Attorney General Aaron Ford appealed a Clark County judge’s decision to dismiss charges against six Nevada Republicans who submitted fake electoral votes for former President Donald Trump in 2020. The judge ruled in late June that there was a lack of jurisdiction to hear the case in Clark County, leading to the dismissal of charges against the defendants.
Ford’s office announced the appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court, stating their confidence in the case and their commitment to holding the individuals accountable for their actions. The six defendants, including Nevada GOP Chairman Michael McDonald and other party officials, were indicted on two counts each for their involvement in the fake elector scheme.
Similar incidents occurred in other swing states where President Joe Biden won over Trump, leading to charges in states like Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Prosecutors in these states have targeted individuals involved in the fake elector plot, including some associated with the Trump campaign.
Ford’s office pursued indictments against the defendants for submitting false certificates to election officials, citing violations of state laws against offering false instruments for filing and uttering forged instruments. The appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court marks a significant step in seeking justice for the fake elector scheme in the state.
