Michigan Attorney General Announces Charges Against 16 Individuals for Falsely Claiming to be Presidential Electors for Former President Donald Trump

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday that sixteen Michigan residents have been charged with eight felony counts for falsely claiming to be presidential electors for former President Donald Trump. The charges include conspiracy to commit forgery, forgery, conspiracy to commit election law forgery and election law forgery.

The sixteen individuals were part of a national effort organized by the Trump campaign to try to reverse his loss in the 2020 election by having electors sign certificates attesting to his victory. The certificates were then submitted to the Senate and National Archives.

Nessel’s office said that the actions of the “false electors” undermined the integrity of the election and the electoral process. The sixteen individuals are facing serious consequences for their actions, including up to five years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.

The Michigan Attorney General’s office is committed to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and will continue to investigate and prosecute any individuals who attempt to undermine it. This case serves as a reminder that any attempts to interfere with the electoral process will not be tolerated.