Michigan 'fake electors' won't face criminal trial, judge rules
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The 15 Michigan Republicans were trying to seek redress after Trump's 2020 election loss and attempted to perform their civic duties, the judge said.

“These cases will not be bound over to the circuit court,” Simmons, a state district court judge, said. “Each case will be dismissed.”

Simmons said the Michigan Republicans involved in the effort were trying to seek redress after Trump’s loss and attempted to perform their civic duties.

“The prosecution would like the court to believe that these named defendants were savvy or sophisticated enough to understand fully the electoral process, which the court does disagree because the document that was presented doesn’t even align with the level of sophistication that they want me to believe,” she said before announcing her decision.

  • CaptainBlinky@lemmy.myserv.one
    33·
    1 day ago

    Not understanding the law does not make you immune to it. This judge should be disbarred but will not see any action against her at all, because America is no longer a nation of laws. Unless you’re opposed to the fascism.

    Also that quote is simply repulsive. Because the defendants were stupider than the prosecution made them out to be, they didn’t commit the crime? What the actual fuck. The prosecution needs to appeal. But… they probably won’t. The courts are so stacked at this point, why even bother.

    • AbidanYre@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      22 hours ago

      Remember when it was determined that Don Jr didn’t try to collude with Russia because he was too stupid? Yeah, this has been going on for a while.

  • vaultdweller013@sh.itjust.works
    23·
    2 days ago

    Cool, then vigilante action is fair game right. The legal system is in dereliction of its duties and thusly it falls to the common folks to deal with it themselves.

    • Optional@lemmy.worldOP
      6·
      1 day ago

      I mean, no (yes) that would be illegal (right) and no one would tolerate it (everyone would call them a hero).

  • Gates9@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    15·
    2 days ago

    Another symptom in a long line of symptoms that indicate total breakdown of the justice system and general decline of the American way of life, such as it was.

  • MagicShel@lemmy.zipEnglish
    11·
    2 days ago

    I don’t understand. Maybe I’m the unsophisticated one.

    What does this mean: “Michigan Republicans involved in the effort were trying to seek redress after Trump’s loss and attempted to perform their civic duties”?

    1. What is appropriate redress for your candidate losing an election?

    2. Which legal duty were they exercising while falsifying documents and swearing to falsehoods?

    I find the following list of appropriate redress. Which one of these did they do, again?

    •	Accepting the result: Recognize that elections reflect the will of the electorate, even if the outcome is disappointing. Legitimacy depends on losers conceding gracefully.
•	Supporting future campaigns: Channel energy into organizing, volunteering, fundraising, or running for office in the next cycle.
•	Engaging in issue advocacy: Work with advocacy groups, community organizations, or political action committees to advance policies aligned with your values.
•	Petitioning and contacting representatives: Continue influencing government through lobbying, petitions, and direct constituent outreach.
•	Civic participation: Attend town halls, join local boards, or participate in grassroots activism to shape political priorities.
•	Legal remedies: If there’s credible evidence of irregularities, the proper channel is through courts and established election contest procedures—not unilateral or extra-legal action.
    • MBech@feddit.dk
      21·
      1 day ago

      Oh don’t worry. We’re way past making fun of you for electing him. Now we’re making fun of the overwhelming majority of you who think you can defeat fascism by voting.