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Arizona Supreme Court Sends 2020 Election Fraud Case Back to Grand Jury

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Arizona Supreme Court rules that a case against 18 Republicans, accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results through forgery and conspiracy, must return to a grand jury, dealing a setback to Attorney General Kris Mayes' prosecution.

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PHOENIX -- One of the three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump's supporters to overturn the 2020 election results appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona. [...] Some said they signed the certificate in case Trump won court challenges and a new slate of electors was needed urgently before Congress’ Jan. 6 deadline to tally votes.

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