LANSING — A group of Michigan Republicans will not face criminal trial over a series of felony charges stemming from an alleged attempt to steer the 2020 election to President Donald Trump, after a judge dismissed the state’s case against them .
Ingham County District Judge Kristen Simmons’ Sept. 9 ruling is a blow to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who charged 16 with a series of election- and forgery-