A state investigator testified that former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff are considered uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to falsely claim victory in Michigan during the 2020 election, despite Joe Biden's clear win. The testimony came during a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in forgery charges against over a dozen individuals in Michigan.
During cross-examination, the investigator confirmed that Trump, his chief of staff, Rudy Giuliani, and some high-ranking state Republicans were mentioned as potential unindicted co-conspirators in an alleged plot to manipulate Michigan's electoral votes in favor of Trump. The defense attorney's questioning on this matter was met with surprise by legal experts, who deemed it legally and factually irrelevant to the case.
In a separate case in Georgia, Trump, Giuliani, and others are facing conspiracy charges related to the submission of a Republican elector certificate after the 2020 election. Meadows is also charged in Georgia but not in connection to the elector scheme. All defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
An indictment by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith accuses Trump of involvement in a fake elector scheme and identifies six unnamed co-conspirators, including Giuliani. In Michigan, more than a dozen Republicans allegedly sent false certificates to Congress claiming Trump's victory in the state, despite official results showing otherwise. The Attorney General stated that the scheme originated in the basement of the state Republican Party headquarters.
Legal representatives for Meadows and Trump declined to comment on the matter, while Giuliani's political adviser did not address the specific issue in their response. The investigation and legal proceedings continue as the case unfolds.
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