Three individuals, including former Wisconsin judge Jim Troupis, are facing felony forgery charges related to the 2020 fake electors scheme. The charges carry a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The defendants appeared in court, with Troupis criticizing the state's attorney general for what he called a politically motivated attack on him and his family.
The defendants are accused of creating a document falsely stating that Trump had won Wisconsin's Electoral College votes and attempting to deliver it to then-Vice President Mike Pence for certification. The complaint alleges that most electors felt pressured to sign the document to preserve legal options in case the election outcome changed in court.
While the electors were not charged, the Trump attorneys and aide are facing legal action in Wisconsin. Similar charges related to the fake electors scheme are pending in other states, including Arizona, Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia.
The fake elector efforts were central to a federal racketeering indictment against Trump, which was later abandoned. Trump faces separate indictments in Georgia and Arizona, with one defendant pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in Georgia.
Despite legal challenges, the defendants maintain their innocence and continue to fight the charges against them. The case highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election and efforts to overturn its results.
