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Former Trump Aide Faces Charges In Fake Elector Scheme

Mark Meadows Requests Federal Venue Transfer for Arizona Case

Former Trump Aide Faces Charges in Fake Elector Scheme

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is seeking to move his upcoming trial from Arizona state court to federal court.

Overview of the Case

Meadows is facing nine felony charges in connection with his alleged role in Arizona's "fake elector" scheme.

Prosecutors allege that Meadows conspired to submit false electoral certificates in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Basis for Transfer Request

Meadows' legal team argues that the case should be moved to federal court because it involves issues of federal law, including the Electoral Count Act.

They also claim that a federal jury would be more impartial than a state jury.

Previous Case Transfer Attempt

This is not the first time Meadows has attempted to move a case against him to federal court.

In a similar case in Georgia, a federal judge denied his request to dismiss the state charges.

Conclusion

The judge has not yet ruled on Meadows' latest request for a venue transfer.

If the request is granted, it would delay the trial and potentially complicate the case for prosecutors.


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