Michigan

Michigan Judge Dismisses Fraud Charges Against ‘Fake Electors,’ Sparking Uncertainty in Arizona’s Legal Proceedings

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A Michigan judge has dismissed charges against a group of individuals known as “fake electors” who were accused of fraudulently declaring that Donald Trump won the state’s electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election. The judge determined that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the 16 individuals acted with fraudulent intent when they signed the disputed documents. The defendants in Michigan, along with those in a related case in Arizona, have maintained that they created an “alternate slate” of electors due to ongoing litigation surrounding the election results. This argument was … Read more

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Michigan GOP Electors in Controversial Case

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A Michigan judge has dismissed the felony charges against several Republicans who were part of an alternate slate of electors. These individuals were implicated in a scheme to undermine the state’s legitimate election results following the 2020 presidential race. The ruling, issued by Judge Christopher Murray in a Lansing courtroom, cleared the way for the would-be electors, who had gathered in December 2020 to cast votes for Donald Trump. The group claimed to be the rightful electors, although Joe Biden had won Michigan by approximately 154,000 votes. In his decision, Judge Murray found that the … Read more

Michigan Enacts Landmark Legislation to Combat Non-Consensual AI-Generated Deep Fakes, Upholding Privacy Rights

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Michigan has enacted a groundbreaking law that criminalizes the creation of artificial intelligence-generated images falsely depicting individuals in sexual activities. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation on Tuesday, aiming to provide protection against sexual harassment and exploitation through such misleading representations. The new measures consist of two bills: House Bill 4047, known as the Protection from Intimate Deep Fakes Act, and its companion, House Bill 4048. These bills were sponsored by state Representatives Matthew Bierlein, a Republican from Vassar, and Penelope Tsernoglou, a Democrat from East Lansing. They specifically target the production and distribution of … Read more

$58 Million Verdict: Former Officer Wins Battle Against Alleged Misconduct by Michigan State Police

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DETROIT — A former officer with the Detroit Police Department received a staggering award of over $58 million on Tuesday from a federal jury, following a civil trial that centered around violations of his constitutional rights by a Michigan State Police lieutenant during a flawed criminal investigation. The case traces back to 2019, when allegations surfaced regarding the sexual assault of a minor. These accusations were intensified by an assistant attorney general who later faced his own legal troubles, including charges of misconduct and subsequent disbarment. The jury verdict brought a sense of closure for … Read more