Coverage dated September 26, 2023

2 Michigan fake electors ask judge to drop charges, citing state AG’s claim they’re ‘brainwashed’

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By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Two fake GOP electors in Michigan asked a judge this week to dismiss their charges, arguing that state Attorney General Dana Nessel conceded that they didn’t have criminal intent when she said they were “brainwashed” after the 2020 election.

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PBS NewsHour
Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general's comments (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Sep 26, 2023
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The comments made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel came during a Sept. 18 virtual event in which she called the group of false electors "brainwashed" and said they "genuinely" believed Trump had won the 2020 election.
Local News 8
2 Michigan fake electors ask judge to drop charges, citing state AG’s claim they’re ‘brainwashed’ (opens Local News 8)
Published Sep 26, 2023
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By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Two fake GOP electors in Michigan asked a judge this week to dismiss their charges, arguing that state Attorney General Dana Nessel conceded that they didn’t have criminal intent when she said they were “brainwashed” after the 2020 election.
Rolling Stone
Fake Trump Electors Cite Brainwashing in Plea to Judge (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Sep 26, 2023
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Two individuals charged with acting as fake electors are using Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s comments in a bid to get their case dropped

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