Michigan Republicans Accused of Being Fake Electors Plead Not Guilty in Alleged Plot

All 16 Michigan Republicans accused of participating in a fake elector scheme to keep former President Donald Trump in power have pleaded not guilty to charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. The defendants, including prominent Republicans such as a Michigan committeewoman and a former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party, appeared in court and challenged the charges, claiming they did nothing wrong and accusing the Michigan Attorney General of being politically motivated. The court appearances mark the beginning of what is expected to be a lengthy legal battle, while investigations into similar cases in other states are ongoing.