Michigan Republicans Plead Not Guilty as Fake Elector Accusations Mount

Nine Michigan Republicans, including Kathy Berden and Amy Facchinello, pleaded not guilty to charges related to a fake elector scheme aimed at keeping former President Donald Trump in power. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed criminal charges against the 16 Republicans, accusing them of falsely claiming to be Michigan's "duly elected and qualified electors" for president and vice president. The charges include forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery, carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years in prison. The court appearances mark the beginning of a lengthy legal battle, with some defendants claiming innocence and accusing Nessel of political motivation. Investigations are also underway in other states that submitted fake electors.