While former President Donald Trump being charged with four federal counts tied to the investigation into the events of Jan. 6 drew most of the attention on Tuesday, he wasn't the only Republican politician whose legal troubles tied to the 2020 election escalated.
was arrested for his participation in the Jan. 6 riot. The real estate broker was caught on video on the steps of the Capitol shouting,"Come on, let's go! This is it! This is — this is war, baby!" to rally the crowd. Following his arrest, Kelley finished fourth in voting during the August primary, earning 15%, or 165,687.
Kelley had called the investigation a"witch hunt" and his campaign referred to him as a"political prisoner." He was set to go to trial on July 31 to a misdemeanor charge of illegally entering a restricted area. His sentencing is scheduled for October.for their role in an attempt to overturn Biden's victory. Each faces eight charges tied to forgery and conspiracy for acting as fake electors for Trump. Among those charged were the former Michigan Republican Party co-chairwoman, the head of the Republican National Committee's chapter in Michigan and a township clerk.
“The false electors’ actions undermined the public’s faith in the integrity of our elections and, we believe, also plainly violated the laws by which we administer our elections in Michigan,” Nessel said in a statement.
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