GOPers face Michigan court as fake electors trial begins

Prosecutors in Michigan will present their case Wednesday against 15 state Republicans charged for acting as false electors for former President Donald Trump during the 2020 election, WXYZ reported.

The charges against the accused false electors were announced by Attorney General Dana Nessel's office back in July, and all pleaded not guilty except one, James Renner, who had all criminal charges against him dropped in October thanks to a cooperation deal.

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Each defendant faces eight criminal charges, which include multiple counts of forgery. Those charged still insist they did nothing illegal.

The defendants are made up of "former and current party officials, party activists and officeholders, including a mayor and township clerk," WXYZ's report stated.