"Testimony of Michigan 'Fake Elector' Reveals Intentions and Legal Suspicions"
TL;DR
James Renner, one of 16 Republicans charged with being "fake electors" for Trump in Michigan, testified in court that he never intended to forge public records. He claimed he would have challenged the meeting if he thought a crime was being committed. The alleged scheme involved replacing Michigan's electoral votes for Biden with votes for Trump. The state is still pursuing charges against the other 15 defendants, who have all pleaded not guilty.
- Michigan 'fake elector' for Trump testifies in court, says he never intended to forge public records ABC News
- 'I would've challenged it': Fake elector who 'flipped' takes stand Detroit Free Press
- Michigan false elector: GOP activists were told Senate could 'accept' votes for Trump Detroit News
- Pro-Trump elector didn't suspect false election docs were illegal Bridge Michigan
- Fake electors prelims continue, Senate Secretary lawyer takes stand Detroit Free Press
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