Judge Resigns Amid Bias Allegations in Electors Case

Judge Bruce Cohen of Maricopa County Superior Court has stepped aside from the 'fake electors' case after being accused of bias against Trump supporters, particularly following an email he sent urging fellow judges to speak out against attacks on Kamala Harris. In this email, Cohen referenced the essay by Martin Niemoller, drawing parallels to the necessity of standing against oppression. His comments, which included criticisms of social media claims regarding Harris and Hillary Clinton, led to concerns from attorneys representing Sen. Jake Hoffman, one of the defendants in the case. Although Cohen later apologized for airing his views, he maintained that his original sentiments did not reflect bias. The case involves charges against several individuals, including conspiracy and forgery related to attempts to falsely claim Trump won Arizona in the 2020 election, with a trial scheduled for early 2026. The developments underscore the contentious atmosphere surrounding the legal proceedings tied to the former president's actions post-election.