Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against 15 Accused False Electors for Trump

Ingram County Judge Kristen Simmons said she does not believe ’that there’s evidence sufficient to prove intent' of fraud.
Michigan Judge Dismisses Case Against 15 Accused False Electors for Trump
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A Michigan judge on Sept. 9 threw out a case against 15 Republicans who were accused of falsely trying to certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the state during the 2020 election.

Ingram County District Court Judge Kristen D. Simmons said in a court hearing on Sept. 9 that the defendants will not face trial, according to a live stream of the court hearing. The judge also announced she was dismissing the charges.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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