Fake Electors Prosecutions

A Wisconsin judge found sufficient evidence to bind James Troupis and Mike Roman over for trial on 11 forgery-related charges in the 2020 “fake electors” case, while the preliminary hearing for Kenneth Chesebro was delayed over disputes about the admissibility of his prior statements. Judge John Hyland refused requests to recuse himself or move the case and said he and a staff attorney authored an August order denying dismissal; prosecutors allege the defendants misled Republican electors about how alternate certificates would be used, while defense lawyers say the certificates were intended to preserve legal options.