The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled against Attorney General Kris Mayes' appeal to send the fake elector case back to a grand jury, marking a setback for the prosecution. Mayes plans to present the case again to a grand jury, despite the challenges faced, including a lack of progress since mid-May 2025 and multiple dismissal requests from defense attorneys.
The case involves 18 defendants, including former Trump aides and lawyers, who are charged with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery related to the submission of false electoral documents. The ruling follows similar dismissals in Michigan and Georgia, and comes after a lower court found that the initial grand jury was not adequately informed about the Electoral Count Act. Defense attorney Mark L.
Williams expressed confidence in the case's lack of merit, questioning whether the prosecution will follow through with its plans. The ongoing legal battles reflect the complexities and delays surrounding the prosecution of the fake elector scheme in several states, including Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin