Nessel will not appeal state court dismissal of charges against alleged false electors

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 507

Last Updated: 14 hours, 20 minutes ago

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Monday that her office will not appeal the September 2025 decision by Lansing 54-A District Court Judge Kristen Simmons to dismiss charges against the 15 defendants who faced criminal charges for their alleged participation as a false slate of electors during the 2020 presidential election.

A press release from Nessel’s office emphasized that the decision was not reached lightly, and that her team made its decision based …

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