An Arizona indictment for a fake elector scheme charges numerous individuals connected to former President Donald Trump. Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis, Christina Bobb, and Boris Epshteyn are among those charged, along with Arizona GOP officials like Kelli Ward. Despite being named as an unindicted co-conspirator, Trump has so far avoided charges. Kenneth Chesebro, a key architect of the scheme, is notably absent from the indictments. Experten believe that Chesebro’s absence may be due to his cooperation with prosecutors in other states. Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann suggests that Chesebro may also serve as a witness in the federal case brought against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith. In a separate development, Trump lawyer Todd Blanche has dropped Boris Epshteyn as a client due to the Arizona indictment. The indictment has raised potential legal conflicts for Blanche, who previously represented Epshteyn before the Special Counsel. Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman views this development as fallout from the Arizona case. MSNBC host Katie Phang also commented on Blanche’s decision to withdraw from representing Epshteyn. Former federal prosecutor and university law professor Ryan Goodman discussed the implications of the Arizona indictment on CNN’s “Out Front.” He emphasized that state prosecutions cannot be quashed by the president and that Trump will remain an unindicted co-conspirator if the case proceeds to trial. The indictment includes 11 individuals who signed a false certificate claiming to be Arizona’s true electors in the 2020 election. The Campaign Legal Center has raised concerns about a scheme by Trump’s campaign to conceal payments to his legal defense through a compliance firm called Red Curve Solutions. CLC argues that this arrangement violates federal law by obscuring the true recipients of legal funds. Trump currently faces multiple criminal trials and civil judgments, and the possibility of being unable to pardon his associates if he returns to office.
Arizona Fake Elector Indictment: Key Player Missing, Lawyers Drop Trump Associate
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