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August 14, 2026
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Nevada Republicans for 2020 Election Certificate Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
- A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six Republicans for submitting a false electoral certificate for Trump in 2020, citing insufficient evidence of intent to deceive.
- The defendants, including Michael McDonald and Jesse Law, argued their actions were intended as political theater, not fraud.
- Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford plans to appeal the ruling, continuing the legal battle over the case.
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- Judge dismisses Nevada case against ‘fake electors’ accused of forging certificate in 2020 electionAug 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM · CNN
- Judge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential electionAug 14, 2026 at 3:12 AM · The Hill
- Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 electionAug 14, 2026 at 5:42 AM · NPR
- Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 electionAug 14, 2026 at 6:33 AM · ABC News