Giuliani Challenges Charges in Arizona Elector Case

Rudy Giuliani's attorney argued in court that charges against him in Arizona's fake elector case should be dismissed, asserting that Giuliani's actions were protected by free speech rights. The indictment accuses Giuliani of spreading false claims of election fraud and pressuring officials to alter the 2020 election results in favor of Donald Trump. Judge Bruce Cohen is currently deliberating on dismissal requests from Giuliani and other defendants, including charges alleging conspiracy and forgery. The defense claims that the charges are an attempt by Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes to silence constitutionally protected speech regarding the election. Prosecutors counter that the defendants' actions went beyond protected speech and constituted fraud. A decision from the judge is pending as arguments continue.