Arizona Fake Elector Case Sees First Conviction

Loraine Pellegrino, a Republican activist, has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false document in the Arizona fake elector case and was sentenced to unsupervised probation and community service. This marks the first conviction in Arizona's fake elector scandal, where 18 Trump supporters were indicted. Former Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis has also reached a plea agreement with prosecutors, agreeing to cooperate in exchange for the dismissal of her charges. The grand jury had considered indicting former President Donald Trump but was advised against it by prosecutors, citing a U.S. Justice Department policy. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes emphasized that these agreements mark significant progress in the case against undermining American democracy. The case continues to unfold with more potential plea deals and court motions ahead.