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United States of America v. Denis Joesph Bouchard
Date: 06-04-2026
Case Number: 7:25-cr-00083
Judge: James C. Dever, III
Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Wake County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Karen Haughton
Defendant's Attorney: Brett Wentz
Reported by Kent Morlan
Denis Bouchard, 70, falsely claimed to be a United States citizen when he voted, including registering to vote in the 2024 presidential election. Bouchard resided in the United States since the 1960’s but never became a citizen. He illegally certified that he was a United States citizen on North Carolina voter registration applications and ballots. Bouchard made these false claims of citizenship to vote in North Carolina elections dating back to 2004. Voting records confirm that he unlawfully cast a ballot in nine federal elections between 2004 and 2024.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Denis Joesph Bouchard?
The outcome was: Bouchard pleaded guilty to two counts of 18 U.S.C. § 1015(f) and was sentenced to two months in prison. Bouchard also faces one year of supervised release and will be subject to immigration consequences.
Which court heard United States of America v. Denis Joesph Bouchard?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Wake County), NC. The presiding judge was James C. Dever, III.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Denis Joesph Bouchard?
Plaintiff's attorney: Karen Haughton. Defendant's attorney: Brett Wentz.
When was United States of America v. Denis Joesph Bouchard decided?
This case was decided on June 4, 2026.