Wisconsin court advances charges in 2020 electors case
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MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin judge ruled Monday that two former Trump campaign aides and one attorney must face felony forgery allegations tied to a 2020 fake-elector scheme, advancing the case toward trial. The state officially filed charges about a year ago; defendants include Jim Troupis, Mike Roman and Ken Chesebro, each accused on 11 felony counts. Defense motions to dismiss and a recusal request were denied or stayed, and a preliminary hearing for one defendant was postponed while evidence-admissibility questions remain. Prosecutors say sufficient probable cause exists; defendants also deny wrongdoing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from thespec.com, AP NEWS, News 4 Jax, thepeterboroughexaminer.com, PBS.org and 2 News Nevada.
Timeline of Events
- 2020: Alternate slates of Republican electors were assembled after the presidential election.
- About a year ago: Wisconsin prosecutors filed 11-count felony forgery charges against three former Trump aides.
- Last year: A federal special prosecutor dropped a separate conspiracy probe related to 2020 efforts.
- Recent weeks: Defense motions sought judge recusal and dismissal; those efforts were largely unsuccessful.
- This week: A judge found probable cause for two defendants to proceed; one defendant's hearing was postponed over evidence questions.
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Prosecutors and governmental institutions focused on electoral integrity benefited by advancing charges that could clarify legal accountability for fake-elector actions.
The accused former campaign aides and their political allies suffered immediate reputational harm, legal exposure, and potential criminal penalties while public confidence in electoral processes faced scrutiny.
After reading and researching latest news.... The court's finding of probable cause moves forgery charges toward trial; defendants maintain they sought legal options. Related state and federal actions in other states have varied, and evidentiary rulings and pending motions will shape trial scope and timeline and set procedural deadlines ahead.
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