Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election
First reportAP News · 13 Aug, 23:11Z
Latest reportNPR · 14 Aug, 05:42Z
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Why it matters
What
A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republican electors who signed a certificate falsely declaring Trump the state's 2020 winner.
Why
Judge Holthus cited insufficient fraudulent intent and exculpatory evidence issues, following similar dismissals in Arizona, Michigan, and Georgia.
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Prosecutors plan to appeal, while defense lawyers maintain the case was politically motivated.
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Summary
- Judge dismisses the Nevada case against six Republican fake electors.
- Defendants included Michael McDonald and Jesse Law, former party chairs.
- Prosecutors argue forged certificate aimed to be counted by Pence on Jan. 6.
- Judge found lack of evidence of fraudulent intent and exculpatory evidence missing.
- Other states have likewise dismissed similar fake elector cases; Wisconsin ongoing.
Summary
- 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.