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A judge has refused to drop forgery charges against two of the 16 people accused of being involved in a "fake elector" scheme attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
The request to drop the charges against Clifford Frost and Mari-Ann Henry came following comments reportedly made by Attorney General Dana Nessel during a virtual event last month. Nessel was allegedly heard saying that the group "genuinely believed" former President Donald Trump won the election and was "brainwashed", reports say.
Judge Kristen Simmons said information in support of the defendants should be presented and considered at the preliminary hearing, which will determine whether there is enough evidence to move forward with charges.
Several members of the group could find out if they'll stand trial next month, including a former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
The 16 Michigan Republicans are alleged to have signed a document stating they were the state's "duly elected and qualified electors", so former President Trump could be declared the winner, investigators say.
Nessel first brought charges against the group in July, according to an earlier article published by WWJ.
The group faces eight criminal charges, including forgery.
