Prosecutor Requests Review of Michigan Fakeโ Elector Case
LANSING, Mich. – A special prosecutor is seeking a comprehensive review of evidenceโ and potential charges โขrelated toโ the 2020 presidential election, specifically concerning a slate of fake electors who falsely claimed victory for โคDonald Trump in Michigan. The move, announced Friday, November 22, 2025, signalsโ a renewed focus on accountability for those allegedly involved โin attempts to subvert the democraticโ process.
the request for review comes amid ongoingโ scrutiny of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and follows similar investigations in other battleground states. The Michigan case centers on 16 individualsโ who signed certificates purporting to be the state’s legitimate electors,โฃ despite Joe Biden having won the state’s popular vote. This โaction was part of a broader, coordinated effort toโค submit alternate electoral slates to Congress, aiming to disruptโข the certification of the election.The outcome of โthe review could ledโฃ to criminal charges, including potential counts of forgery, โคconspiracy, and false portrayal.
Prosecutor Matthewโ DePerno, โคappointed to investigateโข the matter, has indicated he isโค examining whether the individuals knowingly submitted false documents with the intent to defraud the United โฃStates. Legal experts suggest that proving intent will โขbe a key challenge in anyโ potential prosecution. The case has drawnโข attention from both sides of the political spectrum, with Democrats calling for โswift justice andโ Republicans allegingโ a politically motivated examination.
The Michigan Attorney General’s office initially investigated the matter but recused itself due toโ potential conflicts ofโค interest. โคDePerno’s appointment was made by a court-appointed special prosecutor to ensure an independent review of the evidence. The review โฃis expected to take several โmonths, โand any โsubsequent legal proceedings could have significant implicationsโฃ for the future of election integrity and โaccountability.