Defendants in Michigan fake elector scheme seek case dismissal over attorney general's comments

Sixteen Michigan Republicans are facing criminal charges for falsely claiming to be the state's electors after Biden won the 2020 election.
Michigan's attorney general stated the defendants genuinely believed Trump won, leading two to file motions arguing they lacked intent to defraud.
The charges include forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery, both state-level felonies.
Attorneys claim the attorney general's comments undermine the case and prove it was politically motivated.
Further hearings are scheduled for next month as the defendants continue to plead not guilty.