The so-called ‘kraken’ suit seeking to void Michigan’s presidential election had already been declared a “historic and profound abuse of the judicial process.”
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Who’s at door? It may be Trump loyalists, hunting for Michigan ‘ghost voters’
Supporters call it a door-to-door canvass of suspect absentee ballots. Authorities say it verges on voter intimidation.
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Trump activists seek Michigan vote forensic audit. Next stop: ‘revolution’
Trump-loving GOP activists launch a petition drive to force another review of Michigan’s 2020 results. Critics say it is a waste of time and money.
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Trump, allies pushed Michigan election claims privately debunked by DOJ
New emails and testimony shows former President Donald Trump and allies continued to spread false claims about Michigan election results even after Homeland Security and Justice officials debunked a report on Antrim County voting machines.
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Trump allies sanctioned for ‘frivolous’ suit to overturn Michigan election
Sidney Powell and other attorneys who tried to overturn Michigan’s 2020 presidential election must pay legal fees, undergo training and will be referred to local jurisdictions for possible suspension or debarment investigations.
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U.S. House Jan. 6 panel probes Trump talks with Michigan officials
The U.S. House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol on Wednesday requested copies of communications between the White House and state Republican leaders.
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Michigan sheriff enlists private eye to grill clerks in vote fraud probe
Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf, who contemplated seizing voting machines, is now using a private investigator for an investigation of claims that local clerks say have been repeatedly debunked.
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Judge eyes sanctions in ‘Kraken’ case that sought to overturn Michigan vote
No decision, but a judge says pro-Trump attorneys should have done more to verify ‘fanastical claims’ in suit that foes say fomented the Capitol riots. But one lawyer says ‘we would file these same complaints again.”
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Michigan AG, police to probe false election fraud claims after GOP report
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has accepted a request from the Republican-led Senate Oversight Committee to investigate “those who have been utilizing misleading and false information” about the 2020 election “to raise money or publicity for their own ends.” And the state police are assisting.
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Opinion: Let’s ensure democracy continues to work in Michigan
Now is not the time to be imposing voting restrictions on Michigan residents.