Two Michigan Republicans charged with purporting to be electors for President Donald J. Trump in 2020 appeared before a state judge on Friday, adding to a flurry of court action this week tied to efforts to overturn the last presidential election.
Earlier in the week, a grand jury in another part of Michigan indicted prominent Republicans on charges connected to improper access to voting machines.
Judge Kristen D. Simmons of the State District Court in Lansing agreed to give defense lawyers until October to review “voluminous” discovery materials in the felony case.
From her small wood-paneled courtroom in Lansing City Hall, across the street from the State Capitol, Judge Simmons spoke over a video conference link with Ms. Maddock, Ms. Henry and their lawyers.
She agreed to allow each defendant, who could face lengthy prison sentences if convicted, to take a trip out of state before trial.
Persons:
Donald J, Trump, — Meshawn Maddock, Ann Henry, Kristen D, Simmons, Judge Simmons, Maddock, Henry
Organizations:
Michigan Republicans, Trump, Michigan Republican Party, Detroit —, Court, Lansing City Hall, State Capitol
Locations:
Mari, Detroit, Washington, Michigan, Lansing