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.
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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- 1. 2020: Alternate slates of Republican electors were assembled after the presidential election.
- 2. About a year ago: Wisconsin prosecutors filed 11-count felony forgery charges against three former Trump aides.
- 3. Last year: A federal special prosecutor dropped a separate conspiracy probe related to 2020 efforts.
- 4. Recent weeks: Defense motions sought judge recusal and dismissal; those efforts were largely unsuccessful.
- 5. 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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