🔑 Key Takeaways
- Chesebro's attempts to dismiss charges unintentionally exposed fake electors' involvement in a criminal conspiracy, harming himself and others.
- A secretive Georgia group, including a Trump campaign lawyer, attempted to deceive Vice President Pence with fake elector certificates during the electoral vote count.
- During the December 2020 meetings, fake electors aimed to create confusion by presenting fraudulent electoral votes, not to be recognized as valid, but to potentially delay certification process.
- Ken Chesebro, a key figure in the 2020 presidential election controversy, is facing charges for his role in the conspiracy to impersonate state officers and manipulate elector votes. Despite his arguments of legality, the memos he provided have been deemed meritless and chaotic, and new evidence reveals the recording of the fake electors' event.
- Several lawyers linked to Trump, including John Eastman, Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Clark, Ken Chesebro, and Ray Smith, have faced indictments for their roles in the Fawnee Willis case.
📝 Podcast Summary
Ken Chesebro's repeated filings harm other defendants and reveal new evidence
During the Georgia criminal prosecution, Ken Chesebro's repeated filings, including his latest attempt to dismiss count 9 of the indictment against him, have not only failed to help his case but have also unintentionally harmed other defendants, including Michael Popok and Donald Trump. The documents reveal new evidence, such as the transcript of a meeting of fake electors, which implicates Ray Smith, Trump's campaign lawyer, in the criminal conspiracy. Chesebro's argument, which was also made in his previous filings, was that the use of alternate electors should only be considered in an emergency situation, after a court ruling overturning the real slate of electors. However, the fake electors' certificates were signed and submitted despite the absence of such a ruling. Chesebro's actions, which were based on flawed legal reasoning, ultimately led to the surfacing of the fake electors and their certificates, making the situation worse for all involved.
Georgia group created fake elector certificates for Trump
A group of individuals in Georgia, who aimed to overturn the election results in favor of former President Donald Trump, met in secret to create fake elector certificates. They intended to deliver these certificates to Mike Pence during the electoral vote count in the Senate. This group included a lawyer for Trump's campaign, Ray Smith, who identified himself during this meeting. The group claimed they were acting for educational purposes, but when confronted by a reporter, they covered up the court reporter's equipment and continued their actions. The incident brings to mind the 1960 presidential election in Hawaii, where a similar decertification and recertification of electors occurred due to a recount. However, the situations are not comparable, as in Hawaii, the initial certification was made before all votes were counted, while in Georgia, Trump lost the election three times - on election night, during the hand recount, and in the audit.
Fake electors attempted to present fraudulent votes to create confusion
During the December 2020 meetings of fake electors, they attempted to present fraudulent electoral votes to confuse the process and potentially throw the election in favor of Donald Trump, despite all legal challenges against him being unsuccessful. This conspiracy did not aim to have these fake electors recognized as valid votes, but rather to create confusion and potentially delay the certification process. Liquid IV, a hydration brand mentioned in the discussion, offers a sugar-free option with 3 times the electrolytes of leading sports drinks, making it an efficient and convenient solution for staying hydrated. The brand also prioritizes equitable access to clean water and has donated over 39 million servings worldwide.
The Fake Elector Scheme and Ken Chesebro's Role
The 2020 presidential election controversy saw various efforts to bypass the electoral college and popular vote system, with the aim of giving more power to state houses controlled by the Republican Party. Ken Chesebro, a key figure in these attempts, is currently facing charges for his role in the conspiracy to impersonate a state officer. However, he argues that he did not do anything wrong as there was no successful legal challenge to the Biden electors. The memos he provided, which were used in various lawsuits, have been deemed meritless and chaotic in nature. Despite his attempts to dismiss the charges, Chesebro was an architect of the fake elector scheme and played a significant role in its implementation. The recording of the event by the fake electors, as revealed in new evidence, further underscores the seriousness of the situation.
Lawyers associated with Trump face indictments
During the Fawnee Willis case, several lawyers associated with Donald Trump, including John Eastman, Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Jeff Clark, Ken Chesebro, and Ray Smith, have faced indictments. These lawyers, who have or had bar licenses, were all part of the Powell, Giuliani, Ellis, Eastman, Cesbro law firm. It's important to note that when lawyers cross ethical and professional lines and become defendants for other criminal lawyers, they risk serious consequences. Michael Popuck, a legal expert, plans to continue following the filings of these lawyers, including Ken Chesebro, Sydney Powell, Rudy Giuliani, and Donald Trump. He encourages listeners to tune in to his podcast, "legal AF," which he co-hosts with Karen Friedman Ignifolo and Ben Mycellus. The podcast is available on the Midas Touch network and various podcast platforms. Popuck reminds listeners to follow him on social media at mspopuck and Midas Touch for the latest legal and political news.