Judge Cites Lack of Criminal Intent, Stating Defendants Were Exercising Constitutional Rights

A Michigan judge on Tuesday threw out charges against 15 individuals accused of acting as “fake electors” for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. The ruling by District Court Judge Kristen Simmons marks a significant setback for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who brought the charges last year.

The case centered on a December 2020 meeting where the defendants allegedly signed documents claiming to be members of the Electoral College and attempted to cast votes for Trump, despite then-candidate Joe Biden winning the popular vote in Michigan.

However, Judge Simmons ruled there was insufficient evidence to prove the defendants acted with criminal intent. During the hearing, she s

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