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Giuliani, Meadows indicted on Arizona ‘fake elector’ charges: An Arizona grand jury handed up felony charges against Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows and other ...
thehill.com/homenews/4619593-giuliani-meadows-indicted-on-arizona-fake-elector-charges/
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
- Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.
- The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.
- Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Meadows, Giuliani, 11 'fake electors' from 2020 are among those indicted in Arizona
npr.org/2024/04/24/1236998675/arizona-fake-elector-charges
Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
David Pecker gave prosecutors just what they were looking for in Trump hush money testimony
politico.com/news/2024/04/25/trump-trial-david-pecker-testimony-00154517
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
- During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.
- Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.
- Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.
- Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
Trump lawyer backs off absolute immunity argument at Supreme Court: D. John Sauer conceded there are allegations in the indictment that do not involve official ...
nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-lawyer-backs-absolute-immunity-argument-supreme-court-rcna149406
Quick Glance: Trump's Supreme Court Immunity Arguments
- An attorney for Donald Trump pleaded for absolute presidential immunity before the Supreme Court due to Trump's numerous criminal indictments.
- Trump's desire for absolute immunity is self-serving and absurd, given his involvement in multiple criminal matters.
- The need for a decision on a president's immunity highlights the susceptibility of many Americans to a con artist like Trump.
- The demand for immunity in light of Trump's current legal issues underscores the danger posed by a president who considers himself above the law.
National Enquirer editor talked of being pardoned by Trump for 2016 ‘electoral fraud’
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4621518-national-enquirer-editor-pardoned-trump-2016-electoral-fraud/
Arizona indicts Trump aides over 2020 election scheme: A grand jury in Arizona has charged 18 Republicans, including lawyer Rudy Giuliani and reportedly former ...
dw.com/en/arizona-indicts-trump-aides-over-2020-election-scheme/a-68914404
Trump aides and 2020 'fake electors' charged with state crimes in Arizona: A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted so-called "fake electors" who ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trumps-2020-fake-electors-charged-state-crimes-arizona-rcna149214
Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
axios.com/2024/04/24/trump-allies-hush-money-prosecutor
Experts break down what the Constitution, framers said about 'presidential immunity'
abcnews.go.com/Politics/experts-break-constitution-framers-presidential-immunity/story
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
GOP lawyer for 'election integrity' charged in fake electors scheme. That's just so Trump.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/26/trump-fake-electors-arizona-indictment-christina-bobb/73452497007/
5 takeaways from historic Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim: The novel question stoked an array of hypotheticals and plenty of debate.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/5-takeaways-historic-supreme-court-arguments-trumps-immunity/story
Prosecutor appeals ruling that voided Crystal Mason’s voter fraud conviction: The Tarrant County woman was sentenced to five years in prison for casting a ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/04/25/prosecutor-appeals-ruling-that-overturned-crystal-masons-illegal-voting-conviction/
Donald Trump Snatches Final Shred of William Barr’s Dignity: William Barr endorsed Donald Trump but didn’t use his name, saying, ‘I will vote the Republican ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/donald-trump-snatches-final-shred-of-william-barrs-dignity.html
The pro-Trump Arizona fake electors scheme: what’s in the charging document?: The indictment details the steps to push the concept of alternate electors in an ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/26/arizona-trump-fake-electors-indictment
Trump Asks Georgia Judge to Toss Two Counts in Election Case: Donald Trump asked a judge to toss two counts in the Georgia election-fraud case ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/trump-asks-georgia-judge-to-toss-two-counts-in-election-case
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These people were charged with interfering in the 2020 election. Some are still in politics today
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/25/2020-election-interference-conspirators/
Trump, facing trial and waiting for Supreme Court ruling, heads back to Michigan next week
freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/24/trump-returns-to-michigan-next-week-amid-legal-challenges/73445930007/
Trump’s hush-money trial may be a historic mistake: If lawyers can't explain how this is an election crime, how will the jury?
inews.co.uk/news/world/donald-trump-hush-money-trial-mistake-3027209
Spartan MPs to go on trial for electoral fraud on June 19: Eleven MPs elected with the far-right Spartans party will go on trial on June 19 on charges of ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237448/spartan-mps-to-go-on-trial-for-electoral-fraud-on-june-19/
The Georgia and Arizona election interference cases compared: Eight months after a Fulton County grand jury handed up an indictment accusing former President ...
ajc.com/politics/the-georgia-and-arizona-election-interference-cases-compared/C4WH2S3GNBHG5FBFCUJAVAU7SA/
Can a female VP pick salvage Trump’s chances with American women?: As Donald Trump faces headwinds among women voters, South Dakota governor Kristi Noem has been ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-can-a-female-vp-pick-salvage-trumps-chances-with-american-women/
How Mike Johnson defied the Trumpists in Congress over Ukraine: On 20 April the US House of Representatives authorised $95bn in spending, including $60bn for ...
newstatesman.com/world/americas/north-america/2024/04/how-mike-johnson-defied-trump-congress-over-ukraine
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