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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Pro-Trump ‘fake electors’ in Georgia now targets of criminal investigation, prosecutors say

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A group of pro-Trump “fake electors” in Georgia who tried to interfere to secure his 2020 election victory in the state are now the targets of a criminal investigation, say prosecutors.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has told the 16 people who formed an alternate slate of presidential electors and signed an “unofficial electoral certificate” sent to the National Archives that they may be indicted.

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