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