Wisconsin Mayor's Removal of Ballot Drop Box Before 2024 Elections Leads to No Charges
In Wisconsin, Wausau Mayor Doug Diny removed a ballot drop box intended for absentee ballots before the 2024 elections, sparking controversy. The box was taken from outside City Hall before any votes were cast, and Diny posed for photos during its removal. The city's elections clerk noted that voters had begun receiving absentee ballots, raising concerns about election integrity. Despite the city's ethics board finding Diny violated ethics policy, a state investigation found no basis for charges. A special prosecutor, Eric Toney, concluded that charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, as the box remained sealed and contained no ballots. 
