Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Three Men in Wisconsin False Electors Case
Amidst ongoing legal proceedings, three individuals have been implicated in a scheme surrounding the 2020 presidential election in Wisconsin. The men, charged with felony forgery, have entered not guilty pleas in a Dane County courtroom.
Jim Troupis, who served as a lawyer for Donald Trump’s campaign in Wisconsin, appeared in person to enter his plea. His legal team has filed a motion to change the trial location, citing concerns over receiving an impartial trial in Madison.
Alongside Troupis, former Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro and ex-campaign aide Michael Roman participated in the proceedings virtually, also asserting their innocence.
The charges against the defendants include 11 counts each of utilizing false documentation in an attempt to claim a Trump victory in Wisconsin, which he did not achieve. These charges relate to both the documents and the alleged deception of ten Wisconsin Republican electors.
The accusations, brought forward in 2024 by Democratic Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, suggest that the men orchestrated a plan to have Republican delegates submit fraudulent documents asserting Trump’s victory in pivotal states, including Wisconsin.
Both Troupis and Chesebro are identified as key figures in creating this plan, allegedly using Wisconsin as a test case. They maintain their actions were within the legal framework as they pursued all available legal routes during the election outcome challenges.
Legal representatives for Troupis have submitted briefs stating that extensive media coverage has compromised his right to a fair trial. They also argue for the dismissal of one charge, referencing a pardon list issued by Trump that included Troupis, Chesebro, and Roman.
Judge Mario White of the Dane County Circuit Court is currently reviewing these motions, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
The Wisconsin Republican electors involved in the scheme settled a civil lawsuit, acknowledging their role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Troupis and Chesebro have also resolved the civil lawsuit against them separately.
