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Published September 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET

Ex-USPS worker indicted over trashing of 300-plus Utah mail-in ballots

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Just the News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

A former U.S. Postal Service worker has been indicted after allegedly disposing of more than 300 mail-in ballots in Utah. Fox News reports none of the ballots were delivered. The Justice Department announced the indictment, and reports say the ballots were found in a dumpster.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 9 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 8 d ago from The Hill.

Conservative & independent coverage (3)

Fox News 8 d ago
Former USPS worker indicted after allegedly dumping 300-plus Utah mail-in ballots without delivering one ↗
Dept of Justice 8 d ago
Former Postal Worker Indicted After Allegedly Disposing of Hundreds of Mail-In Ballots in Utah - Department of Justice (.gov) ↗
Just the News 9 d ago
Former postal worker charged after allegedly throwing out hundreds of mail-in ballots in Utah ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

The Hill 8 d ago
Justice Department indicts former postal worker for tossing out mail-in ballots in Utah ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 21, 8:00 PM ET
9 d ago
Just the News
Former postal worker charged after allegedly throwing out hundreds of mail-in ballots in Utah ↗
Sep 22, 3:57 PM ET
8 d ago
Dept of Justice
Former Postal Worker Indicted After Allegedly Disposing of Hundreds of Mail-In Ballots in Utah - Department of Justice (.gov) ↗
Sep 22, 6:05 PM ET
8 d ago
Fox News
Former USPS worker indicted after allegedly dumping 300-plus Utah mail-in ballots without delivering one ↗
Sep 22, 6:43 PM ET
8 d ago
The Hill
Justice Department indicts former postal worker for tossing out mail-in ballots in Utah ↗
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