GOP Attorneys Charged in Fake Electors Scheme

Jim Troupis, former attorney for Donald Trump in Wisconsin, appeared in Dane County Circuit Court facing 11 felony charges related to the 2020 false electors scheme. During the hearing, Troupis criticized Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, claiming the case was politically motivated and that he and his family had suffered significant personal and professional harm. The court set a $500 signature bond and prohibited Troupis and his co-defendants, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman, from contacting certain individuals involved in the scheme. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for January 28. Troupis defended the actions of the GOP electors, arguing they were necessary in case of a favorable court ruling for Trump, and expressed frustration over what he termed 'lawfare' aimed at undermining justice. The atmosphere in the courtroom included supporters for Troupis, who left without answering questions from the media.