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In Madison, former Trump aides and attorneys, including Jim Troupis, pleaded not guilty to multiple felony forgery counts tied to the 2020 fake elector scheme in Wisconsin, underscoring ongoing probes into attempts to overturn the election results; the piece also references Kenneth Chesebro’s prior plea deal in Georgia as context.
A higher court denied the appeal, upholding the ruling that Arizona’s fake-elector case must be sent back to the grand jury, allowing prosecutors to continue pursuing potential charges in the investigation.
Harrison Floyd, a former Trump campaign member charged with assaulting federal agents and involved in the 2020 election controversy, was pardoned by Trump, with his attorney suggesting the pardon might also cover his unrelated federal assault charge.
A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges against 15 individuals who falsely claimed Trump won the 2020 election in Michigan, citing lack of evidence to prove intent, marking a setback for prosecutors pursuing cases related to efforts to overturn the election results.
A Michigan judge has ruled that 15 Republican fake electors involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election will not face criminal charges, dismissing the cases and citing their attempt to perform civic duties rather than malicious intent.
Wisconsin prosecutors have filed 10 additional felony charges against two attorneys, Jim Troupis and Kenneth Chesebro, and an aide, Mike Roman, who advised Donald Trump during the 2020 election. These charges relate to a scheme to falsely claim Trump won Wisconsin by submitting fake elector documents. Each faces up to six years in prison per charge. The charges are part of broader investigations into fake elector schemes in several states, with related cases pending in Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has stated she will not drop the criminal case against Trump allies accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona. A state grand jury charged over a dozen individuals, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, for allegedly trying to send alternate electors to the Electoral College. All defendants have pleaded not guilty, and the trial is set for 2026, despite efforts to dismiss the case.
A Nevada judge dismissed the state's case against six Republicans, including top GOP leaders, who attempted to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 election, citing the wrong venue for filing. The state plans to appeal the decision.
A Nevada judge dismissed an indictment against six Republicans accused of falsely declaring Donald Trump the winner of the state's 2020 presidential election due to a venue issue. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court. Defense attorneys argue that retrying the case in another venue would violate the statute of limitations. The case is part of broader investigations into fake elector schemes in several battleground states.
A Nevada judge dismissed a case against six false electors who declared Trump won the 2020 election, citing wrong jurisdiction. The state attorney general plans to appeal. This follows a grand jury indictment and similar charges in other states.
A Clark County judge dismissed charges against six Nevada Republicans who submitted a false slate of electoral votes for Donald Trump in 2020, citing lack of jurisdiction. The judge ruled that the case should be heard in Carson City or Douglas County, where the alleged crimes occurred. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has charged former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro, former Dane County Circuit Court Judge James Troupis, and Michael Roman with felony forgery related to the 2020 fake electors scheme. The charges could result in up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines. The case is part of a broader investigation into similar schemes in other swing states. Reaction to the charges has been highly partisan, with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers supporting the move and Republican Sen. Ron Johnson condemning it.
Wisconsin has charged three former Trump advisers, including Kenneth Chesebro, James R. Troupis, and Michael Roman, with felony forgery-uttering for their roles in a fake electors scheme during the 2020 election. This makes Wisconsin the fifth battleground state to prosecute Trump supporters for attempting to overturn his defeat.
Three key Trump allies, Mike Roman, Kenneth Chesebro, and James Troupis, have been charged with felony forgery in Wisconsin for their roles in a fake electors scheme aimed at falsely certifying Trump as the winner of the 2020 election. This scheme involved organizing pro-Trump electors to sign false documents and is part of broader legal actions in multiple states. The case is linked to charges brought by special counsel Jack Smith against Trump, which are currently on hold pending a Supreme Court decision.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed felony forgery charges against attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and Jim Troupis, and former Trump aide Mike Roman, for submitting false paperwork claiming Trump won the state in the 2020 election. The charges are part of broader investigations into efforts to overturn the election results, with similar cases in Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia. All three are due in court on September 19 and face up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines if convicted.