Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that thousands of signatures on two medical marijuana ballot initiatives may be invalid due to fraud. Michael Egbert, a petition circulator from Grand Island, has been charged with a felony for submitting fraudulent signatures, including those of deceased individuals and with incorrect details. Despite gathering more than the required 86,000 signatures, the petitions' legitimacy is under scrutiny, potentially affecting their certification for the November ballot. The investigation, initiated by Hall County Election Commissioner Tracy Overstreet, revealed 38 pages of fraudulent signatures. Hilgers and local prosecutor Martin Klein emphasized the importance of secure elections and indicated the ongoing nature of the investigation. Secretary of State Bob Evnen has been informed and must verify the findings independently.