The Associated Press reports:
A Michigan Republican accused of participating in a fake elector plot had all criminal charges dropped Thursday after he and the state Attorney General’s office reached a cooperation deal.
James Renner was one of 16 Republicans who acted as false electors for then-President Donald Trump in 2020, according to charges announced in July by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
All 16 defendants pleaded not guilty to eight criminal charges, including multiple counts of forgery, after investigators say the group met following the 2020 presidential election and signed a document falsely stating they were the state’s “duly elected and qualified electors.”
NBC News reports:
A copy of the cooperation agreement with Renner, obtained by NBC News, shows he promised to “cooperate fully” with the attorney general’s office on October 10, agreeing to testify at trial and key hearings if called, and provide investigators with “any and all relevant documents.”
Specifically, Renner has agreed to provide information related to Renner being called and asked to appear at Michigan Republican Party headquarters, appearing at MIGOP Headquarters and attending a meeting for the “Republican Slate,” as well as Renner identifying leaders of the meeting and other attendees, signing the “2020 Republican Slate” document and circumstances regarding him walking to the Capitol on December, according to the document.
As we saw earlier today with the Kraken, the first to flip always gets the best deal. In particular, we look forward to the trial of former Michigan GOP chair Meshawn “Litter Boxes” Maddock.
Meet #fakeelector James Renner of Lansing, Republican Precinct Delegate and traitor to his country. pic.twitter.com/xuyno6wun5
— Extreme Michigan (@ExtremeMichigan) July 2, 2023
The Michigan AG’s office has dismissed the charges against one of the 16 people who allegedly signed a document falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the state’s electoral votes in 2020.
The alleged fake elector has agreed to “cooperate fully.” https://t.co/N8sFxHhfNv
— NBC News (@NBCNews) October 19, 2023
