Nevada Judge Dismisses Fake Electors Case Over Jurisdiction Issue
Attorney General plans immediate appeal after ruling halts prosecution of six Republicans accused of falsely declaring Trump 2020 winner.
- Judge Mary Kay Holthus ruled Clark County was the wrong venue for the case.
- Defense lawyers argued the alleged crimes occurred in Carson City or Douglas County.
- The three-year statute of limitations prevents refiling in a different jurisdiction.
- Six Republicans, including state GOP chairman, were indicted for submitting false elector certificates.
- Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford intends to take the case to the state Supreme Court.