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Michigan official who endorsed el Sayed faces mounting charges
A Michigan city lawmaker who was once a left-wing symbol for criminal justice reform faces two felony cases alleging domestic violence and election fraud.
TL;DR
- Flint City Councilman Leon el Alamin faces felony charges for domestic violence and election fraud.
- He is accused of living outside his represented ward during the 2024 elections.
- El Alamin is also charged with assaulting an ex-girlfriend.
- His past criminal record was expunged.
- He previously endorsed Abdul el Sayed’s Senate campaign, which later distanced itself from the allegations.
- El Alamin was also featured with el Sayed in a 2017 report by Muslims for American Progress.