Judge Deliberates Dismissal Motions in Arizona 'Fake Electors' Case

Defense argues First Amendment protections while prosecutors maintain case is about fraud, not political speech.

Judge Bruce Cohen to decide on dismissal motions for 18 defendants indicted for alleged election fraud in Arizona.
Prosecutors argue the case is based on criminal actions, not political motivations.
Defense attorneys claim the indictments violate free speech rights and cite Arizona's anti-SLAPP statute.
Trial is scheduled for January 2026, with the possibility of further legal maneuvers depending on Cohen's ruling.
Attorney General Kris Mayes asserts the investigation was thorough and unbiased, countering defense's claims of political bias.