Wisconsin

Trump’s Attorney Alleges Political Oppression in Wake of Wisconsin Fake Elector Controversy

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MADISON, Wis. — A lawyer who played a key role in setting up a group of alternate electors in Wisconsin during the 2020 presidential election alleges he is a target of political persecution. The strategy, considered controversial and part of a broader national effort, sought to challenge the legitimacy of the election results in key swing states. The attorney, who has not been criminally charged, asserts that his actions were legal, undertaken in his capacity as counsel, and purely aimed at exploring legal options for then-president Donald Trump. Central to his defense is the claim … Read more

Trump Attorneys and Assistant Face Ten New Felony Charges Related to 2020 ‘Fake Electors’ Plot in Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin – A group of lawyers and an aide connected to former President Donald Trump face an additional 10 felony charges after being implicated in a scheme involving false presidential electors in Wisconsin. This is part of an ongoing investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the battleground state. The charges, announced on Thursday, target six individuals, including two high-profile attorneys, Kenneth Chesebro and James Troupis, and a former Trump campaign official, who are accused of orchestrating a plan to submit illegitimate electoral certificates favoring Trump, despite his electoral defeat … Read more

Wisconsin Senate Hopeful Eric Hovde’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Campaign Ad to Be Heard Day Before New Congress Sworn In

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Green Bay, Wis. – A Wisconsin courtroom is set to address a legal dispute on Jan. 2, 2025, involving Eric Hovde, U.S. Senate candidate, who has alleged that a political advertisement falsely maligned his character and business practices. This hearing occurs just one day before the convening of the 119th United States Congress, adding a layer of urgency as Hovde vies for a seat currently held by incumbent Senator Tammy Baldwin. In the lawsuit, filed in Brown County Court, Hovde takes aim at the Democratic group, WinSenate, along with several media outfits for broadcasting what … Read more

Judge Rules Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Must Stay on Wisconsin Ballot, Despite Withdrawal Efforts

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MADISON, Wis. – A ruling on Sept. 16 affirmed the presence of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name on the presidential ballots in Wisconsin, one of the nation’s pivotal swing states. Dane County Circuit Judge Stephen Ehlke decreed that the ballot would include Kennedy despite his request for removal, adhering strictly to state law that permits candidate withdrawal only in the event of death. Kennedy, who had previously halted his campaign and endorsed Republican Donald Trump, sought to have his name excluded from ballots in critical battleground states, aiming to impact the electoral outcome. His decision … Read more