Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
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Who
What
- A Nevada judge dismissed the case against six Republican electors over a bogus certificate in 2020.
- The ruling follows similar dismissals in Arizona, Michigan, and Georgia cases.
- Prosecutors plan to appeal, while defendants’ lawyers call the move politically motivated.
- Video evidence showed the electors signing a certificate declaring Trump winner in Nevada.
- Judge Holthus cited lack of fraudulent intent and exculpatory evidence issues as reasons.
Where
🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics · language: eng
topics: Politics · language: eng
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