https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/charges-wont-be-dropped-for-michigan-defendants-accused-in-false-elector-scheme-judge-rules Charges won’t be dropped for Michigan defendants accused in false elector scheme, judge rules

"These are people who have been brainwashed," Nessel said a motion to dismiss charges, attorneys for both fake electors Henry and Brown had argued Nessel's comments were an admission from prosecutors that there was no criminal intent behind the actions since they were "brainwashed" #MichiganFakeElectors #MAGAbrainwashedDefense #MAGAcrimes #MAGAtraitorstodemocracy

Charges won't be dropped for Michigan defendants accused in false elector scheme, judge rules

Attorneys for the defendants argued the case should be thrown out before it began after Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said during a Sept. 18 virtual event that the electors “legit believe” Trump won the election.

PBS NewsHour