Key Takeaways:
– Federal cases involving Trump’s fake elector plot have concluded, yet state-level prosecutions are ongoing.
– Arizona’s Attorney General has requested Jack Smith’s case files from the Department of Justice to aid the state’s investigation.
– Eighteen Trump allies, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, are facing criminal charges in Arizona.
Continued State-level Prosecutions Over the 2020 Election Incident
While the federal cases regarding Trump’s purported fake elector scheme have come to a close, and Trump is due to take office again in a week, state-level prosecutions are still underway. Notably, in Arizona, no less than eighteen allies of Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and Mark Meadows among them, are up against criminal charges.
Arizona AG’s Request to DOJ
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is determined to hold those accountable who attempted to subvert the 2020 election. As part of her state’s ongoing investigation, she has sought assistance from the Department of Justice by requesting the case files of Jack Smith, who recently resigned from the DOJ. Mayes believes that these materials will be critical in Arizona’s courtroom fights.
In a letter to AG Merrick Garland, Mayes expressed her renewed interest in obtaining these case files. These materials, she argues, will not only aid in bringing to justice those involved in the fraud scheme, but also ensure the rights of the defendants are protected. She welcomes any exculpatory material that could be contained in the files.
The Indictment and the 2020 Election Scheme
A statewide grand jury in Arizona previously indicted eighteen individuals, both national and Arizona-based, accusing them of engaging in a scheme to overthrow democracy in 2020. The indictment also included the infamous eleven “fake electors” from Arizona. Mayes emphasized that her office is one of the few still prosecuting cases that involve charges against national figures.
Possible Justice for 2020 Election Scheme Perpetrators
There’s still a possibility that those allegedly involved in the audacious plot to steal the 2020 election, might yet face justice. Trump may not be prosecuted while he is in office, but key allies such as Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows could very well find themselves facing trial. Given that the state courts do not have the power to pardon, a conviction could lead to a prison sentence.
While the saga involving Trump’s alleged election plot has concluded at the federal level, Arizona continues its legal battle. According to Mayes, these files from the DOJ would provide much-needed help in getting to the bottom of the saga.
In Conclusion
Arizona is one of the few jurisdictions that is continuing its efforts to hold those accountable who allegedly attempted to subvert the 2020 election. As the Trump cases conclude nationally and Jack Smith steps down from his post, the actions of the Arizona AG provide a reminder that justice can often be pursued from multiple avenues.
While some may find it disheartening that Trump himself may not face prosecution, there is still hope that key figures involved in the alleged plot may face their day in court. Despite the complexities of the case, the journey towards justice for the purported 2020 election scheme continues, from the heart of Phoenix to the corridors of Washington, D.C.
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