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Trump Aides Plead Not Guilty in Wisconsin Fake Elector Case

Madison, politics, court, crime, Yolo County, Dane County, Jefferson County, Local

Three former Trump campaign aides pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges in Wisconsin's fake elector scheme. - Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered pleas in Dane County Circuit Court.

- They face 11 felony forgery charges, each punishable by up to six years in prison. - The defendants argue they were preserving legal options, while prosecutors allege fraud against electors.

- Motions to move the trial and dismiss a count based on Trump's pardon are pending. The Wisconsin case is moving forward as similar cases in other states have faltered.

This story was originally reported by mendocinobeacon. Read the original article here.

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