Fake Georgia electors tell court they had authority to push Trump’s win
Defense lawyer argues that by federal law, these people were not fake, but contingent electors and they did their duty on Dec. 14, 2020
ATLANTA, Georgia – In the ongoing Georgia election fraud trial, three indicted individuals told the court they were acting within the scope of a federal authority when they worked for Trump’s victory.
These individuals, including former Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer, state Senator Shawn Still, and GOP Central Committee Chairwoman Cathy Latham, stated that their actions were lawful.
Their legal representative, Craig Gillen, asked that the case be dismissed or move it to federal court.
“By federal law, these people were not fake, sham, or impersonating electors,” said Gillen
“They were contingent electors when they did their duty on Dec. 14, 2020.”
That was the day the Electoral College met to formally elect Joe Biden as the next president of the United States.
Gillen also pointed out that under constitutional law, states can nominate multiple electors.
Fulton County District Attorney Willis said they have no legal basis to declare themselves electors.
He accused them of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to invalidate votes.