Michigan Judge Denies Motion to Drop Charges Against Defendants in False Elector Scheme

A judge in Michigan has ruled that charges will not be dropped against defendants accused of participating in a fake elector scheme, despite claims by the state attorney general that they were "brainwashed" into believing former President Donald Trump won the 2020 election. The defendants, part of a group of 16 Michigan Republicans, face multiple criminal charges, including forgery, for signing a document falsely claiming to be the state's "duly elected and qualified electors." The judge deemed the attorney general's comments as speculation and insufficient evidence to dismiss the case, scheduling evidentiary hearings to further discuss the matter. Michigan is the only state where accused false electors face criminal charges.