Trump-backing fake electors charged in Michigan scheme to overturn election results

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Source: The Independent
Trump-backing fake electors charged in Michigan scheme to overturn election results
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed criminal charges against 16 individuals who falsely claimed to be electors for Donald Trump in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The charges include election law forgery and conspiracy. This comes as former President Trump revealed he has received a target letter from federal prosecutors, indicating he may face charges related to his efforts to overturn the election. The Michigan case is the first of its kind, and prosecutors have not ruled out charges against other potential defendants.

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