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Former Trump lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, has been charged in Arizona for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, with his mug shot being released by local officials. Giuliani is one of 18 individuals facing charges, all of whom have pleaded not guilty, for a fake elector scheme, with nine felony charges against Giuliani himself. The indictment alleges that the accused submitted names of fake electors from Arizona and other states to Congress in a bid to keep Trump in office, despite his defeat in the November 2020 election.
Arizona Officials Release Mug Shot of Trump’s Former Lawyer
Trump’s ex-lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, had his mug shot released by Arizona officials following his processing on criminal charges tied to 2020 election fraud attempts.
Rudy Giuliani and Others Face Felony Charges
Giuliani, along with 17 others, including former Trump lawyers, John Eastman, Christina Bobb, Jenna Ellis, and White House ex Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, face 9 felony charges related to Arizona’s fake elector scheme. All pleaded not guilty.
Indictment Against Mark Meadows and Others
The indictment asserts Meadows conspired with Trump campaign members to submit fake electors’ names from multiple states to Congress in a bid to maintain Trump’s position despite his 2020 defeat.
Charges in Fourth State for Giuliani
Arizona is the fourth state to bring charges against Giuliani concerning efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Giuliani pleaded not guilty to all.
Giuliani was released on a $10,000 bond on June 10, 2024.
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