MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and filed paperwork falsely saying he had won the battleground state have settled a civil lawsuit and admitted their actions were part of an effort to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory, attorneys who filed the case announced Wednesday.

Under the agreement, the fake electors acknowledged that Biden won the state, withdrew their filings and agreed not to serve as presidential electors in 2024 or any other election where Trump is on the ballot.

The 10 fake electors agreed to send a statement to the government offices that received the Electoral College votes saying that their actions were “part of an attempt to improperly overturn the 2020 presidential election results.”

Under the settlement, the 10 fake electors promised to assist the Department of Justice with its ongoing investigation. They also agreed to help the Democrats as they continue their lawsuit against Troupis and Chesebro.

  • Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    taxpayers can not afford that lawsuit.

    It happens every day. If we can afford those lawsuits we can afford one more.

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      1 year ago

      Sure, what’s wrong with a few more homeless families and child starvation deaths?

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          1 year ago

          Don’t put words in my mouth. I’m not fine with any of it, nor the very valid reasons for suing.