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Wisconsin prosecutors have charged former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro and James Troupis for their involvement in the “fake elector” scheme aimed at overturning the 2020 election. Chesebro, described as the mastermind behind the scheme, faces forgery charges in Wisconsin and had previously been indicted in Georgia. Troupis, another Trump attorney involved in the scheme, was also charged in Wisconsin. Other attorneys, including Jenna Ellis, Rudy Giuliani, and John Eastman, have faced legal consequences for their roles in attempting to overturn the election results.

The attorneys have been charged in various states, with some taking plea deals and others pleading not guilty. Giuliani, Eastman, and Bobb have pleaded not guilty in Arizona, while Ellis is yet to be arraigned. The legal cases against these attorneys are ongoing, with trials yet to be scheduled for those who have not taken plea deals. The attorneys have largely denied any wrongdoing and have opposed efforts to punish them.

The legal battles surrounding the 2020 election have resulted in significant financial costs for Trump and his attorneys. Trump and his campaign have been ordered to pay attorneys’ fees in several failed lawsuits, totaling millions of dollars. The legal issues stemming from the election have continued to haunt Trump, with ongoing investigations, criminal charges, and defamation lawsuits against him.

The attorneys involved in the post-election efforts to overturn the election have faced sanctions, disbarment hearings, and ongoing investigations. The legal consequences for these attorneys highlight the challenges and repercussions of attempting to subvert the democratic process. The cases against them are still unfolding, with trials, arraignments, and legal battles yet to be resolved.