Lansing, Michigan – A recent revelation in court has named former President Donald Trump, his ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, and former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis as unindicted co-conspirators in a case involving “fake electors” in Michigan’s 2020 election.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel had charged 16 Republicans last year with forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery, accusing them of attempting to replace electoral votes for Joe Biden with votes for Trump during the certification of the vote on Jan. 6, 2021.
During a hearing, Howard Shock, a special agent for the attorney general’s office, testified to the involvement of Trump, Meadows, Giuliani, and Ellis in the alleged conspiracy. The revelation came during preliminary examinations for the so-called fake electors in the case.
Giuliani’s political adviser, Ted Goodman, defended the former New York City mayor, stating that Giuliani stands for the concerns raised by many Americans regarding the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election and refuses to be silenced by partisan pressures.
Nessel made a decision to dismiss charges against one of the alleged fake electors in October, in exchange for cooperation. However, the state is continuing to pursue charges against the remaining 15 defendants, all of whom have pleaded not guilty.
The case continues to unfold as new details emerge, shedding light on the alleged involvement of various prominent figures in the 2020 election controversy. The implications of these revelations could have far-reaching consequences within the political landscape of Michigan and beyond. The legal proceedings surrounding the so-called fake electors serve as a reminder of the ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding the integrity of the election process.