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@ScrippsNews Legal Affairs Correspondent ~~Alum WJZ, WRIC & WHAG ~ ~🎓 @AmericanU Broadcast Journalism @USC Master’s in Law ~~ Emmy & NABJ Award Winner ~~

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1 year
Day one yesterday.🤗 Getting settled in and getting ready to work! 💪
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Here's the video where DA Willis said: I don’t need anything from a man, a man is not a plan, a man is a companion. The only man who’s ever foot my bill completely is my daddy.
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There’s a quick break right now before the jury is brought in. There will be closing arguments and then the jury will be given directions. I’ll update you on the timeline when it all becomes more clear.
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Alicia Menendez addresses the indictment of her father, Senator Bob Menendez.
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New… Harrison Floyd, one of the defendants in the Georgia election interference case, is inside the courtroom for Rudy Giuliani‘s defamation trial.
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Ran out of court for a quick live shot with the news that Rudy Giuliani will not testify in the defamation trial against him. Right now, details are being worked out with attorneys, then the jury will enter at 10. I’ll update you with new details when there’s another break.
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Good morning everyone. It appears as if Rudy Giuliani has decided not to testify in the defamation case against him. If this changes throughout the morning, I’ll update you. Here’s me asking him yesterday if he still planned on testifying…
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In an emotional announcement, CNN’s @sarasidnerCNN just announced she has stage 3 breast cancer.
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NY Civil Fraud Case: And this appears to be the response from Justice Engoron regarding the request to submit a counter- judgement. Engoron appears to be shooting down the request.
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Ok folks…. The jury is now deliberating in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. The decision must be unanimous. Lunch has been ordered for all 8 jurors, so they will be working through lunch.
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So it was a note from the jury. They wanted access to a PowerPoint & report from an expert who testified it would take $17M - $47M to repair Freeman & Moss’ reputation. The judge told the jury they are not allowed to have that info b/c it was not admitted into evidence.
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Gottlieb: "Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are miles away from ordinary, they are heroes." Gottlieb also said his clients testified, "Unlike some other people" who did not testify under oath. That was most likely a reference to Giuliani, who chose not to testify in his defense.
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Gottlieb pointed out the discrepancy in statements between Giuliani and his attorney, Joseph Sibley. In opening statements, Sibley said the plaintiffs are good people who did not deserve what happened to them, but Giuliani said this to members of the media just hours later.
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JUST IN…. The courtroom deputy says there is a verdict in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. I am now heading back inside the courtroom. I am not allowed to have my phone inside. I will update you as soon as I get more details.
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NY Civil Fraud Case: Counsel for defendants ask court to give them time to submit a "counter judgement" vs than $355M fine+ interest. "To deprive Defendants of the opportunity to submit a proposed counter-judgment would be contrary to fundamental fairness and due process."
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The plaintiffs are asking the jury to award Freeman and Moss $24M each for damage to their reputation. The jury will be able to award additional money (for example in emotional and punitive damages).
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Good morning everyone. Jury selection begins today in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. Ga. election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss sued him for defamation. I’ll be inside the courthouse today following this case.
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Gottlieb: The law makes it clear that Giuliani is responsible for the acts of the co-conspirators. Gottlieb said Giuliani can't point a finger at others
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In closing arguments, defense attorney Joseph Sibley referenced the plaintiffs' expert who said it would take between $17M - $47M to rehabilitate Freeman and Moss' reputation. He asked the jury to consider more concrete figures.. i.e., lost wages over say - a 10 yr period.
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Jury dismissed till tomorrow at 9 a.m. Deliberations will resume then.
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Alright... Here are some highlights during closing arguments from both sides. Michael Gottlieb delivered the closing arguments for the plaintiffs, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
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Sibley: I know these women have been harmed. Remember, this is a man who did great things. Sibley also told the court to judge Giuliani on the content of his entire character and not this moment.
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Sibley also invoked Giuliani's prior reputation as "America's Mayor". "The idea of him being a racist is a low blow," Sibley told the jury.
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Deliberation continues.
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No major comments from Giuliani as he left court just moments ago. I asked him if it was a mistake not to testify. “We don’t talk about a case while the jury is out,” Giuliani responded.
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Attorneys are now walking into the courtroom. There may be a question from the jury..
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Attorneys are now walking into the courtroom. Not sure what’s happening, but keep in mind this is usually the time the jury is dismissed.
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Good morning everyone. Jury deliberations continue at 9 in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. I’ll be inside the courtroom and will update you when I can.
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Here’s a look at the jury note from earlier today, where members of the jury asked if the PowerPoint and report from an expert could be provided to them. This expert testified that it would take $17M - $47M to repair damages done to Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss’ names.
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Autumn’s for Apple Picking.
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Good morning everyone. We’re in Fulton Co. Ga. for a key hearing regarding DA Fani Willis. A judge will consider if she should be disqualified from continuing with this case, because of her personal relationship w/ a prosecutor she hired. Follow @ScrippsNews
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Breaking... Maine's Superior Court puts the Sec. of State's decision to DQ Fmr. President Trump from appearing on the primary ballot on hold - as they wait to hear how SCOTUS rules on Colorado case.
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Judge Chutkan has brought up some of Pres. Trump's statements, and posts... like this one... Judge Chutkan has asked attorneys if this post - criticizing citizens in D.C. - could prejudice jury pool.
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First live shots with @scrippsnews in the books. Former execs from SVB and Signature Bank - answering questions on why the banks failed.
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BREAKING Jury says Giuliani must pay: Compensatory damages: Ruby, Freeman $16,171,000 Shaye Moss $16,998,000 Intentional infliction of emotional distress Freeman $20M Moss $20M Punitive damages Freeman + Moss $75M
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We’re back in Miami where Trump aide Walt Nauta has a scheduled court appearance. @ScrippsNews will be live throughout the AM
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Good morning! 🌞
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Court is about to wrap up. It will run into another day. More witnesses will be called tomorrow. We will be here.
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Good morning everyone. We’re back at it for Day 2 of the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. Here’s our live shot from this morning. The trial day starts at 9 a.m. and I’ll be inside the courtroom once again. On each break, I’ll post updates for you.
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Good morning.🌞
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Parents say #Radford & #VirginiaTech students were on this bus.I'm waiting for more details on conditions. @8NEWS
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Good morning everyone. This is day 3 of the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. We heard from Shay Moss yesterday. The plaintiffs are asking for millions in damages. Today, a witness will testify about how to quantify this sort of damage. I’ll have updates for you here.
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The moment DA Willis told Ashleigh Merchant that she (Willis) is not on trial. @ScrippsNews
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Good morning everyone. An order list was issued today from the U.S. Supreme Court. There is no update on the presidential immunity case involving former President Trump. The only mention of a Trump case is highlighted below.
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Good morning everyone. We’re here at the New York Supreme Court where former President Trump is expected to testify today in the NY civil fraud trial. I will be posting updates for you here.
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Good morning everyone. We’re in New York for the Trump civil fraud trial. Today, Donald Trump Jr. & Eric Trump are expected in the stand.
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As of this moment, the jury has been in the jury room for a totally of 9 hours (4 yesterday and 5 today). It’s possible that they had lunch while deliberating, because attorneys were not called into the courtroom.
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Defense Atty Lauro - We are in the middle of a campaign and we are dealing with prior restraints on prior speech. Judge Chutkan Mr trump is a criminal defendant - he is under the supervision of the criminal justice system He does not have the right to say as he pleases.
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I’m back in Atlanta today for summations (closing arguments) as defense attorneys push for DA Willis and Nathan Wade to be disqualified from continuing on the Ga. elections interference case.
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Attorneys for Former President Donald Trump just entered the courthouse. I asked what do they think of the proposed trial date (Jan. 2, 2024) No response.
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I’ve been told learning my way around the Capitol will take months! 😬😊 I’m excited for this new challenge.
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#SoSweet an @RichmondPolice sergeant takes some time out to have fun with a cute little girl. http://t.co/fpqKEXaG5p
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Rudy Giuliani has entered the courthouse.
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Defense Atty Lauro - “What you’ve put in place your honor is working” - Referencing the pre-trial release rules Trump has to follow right now. Judge Chutkan literally Laughed out Loud Judge Chutkan - “I am going to have to take issue with that.”
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Jury finds Jennifer Crumbley guilty on all counts in a case where her son carried out a deadly school shooting. This case will likely set a precedent - holding a parent accountable for the actions of her son.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Amy Coney Barrett participate in National Governors’ Association winter meeting. This plenary focuses on how people with different ideological views can disagree respectfully.
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Good morning everyone… @scrippsnews is in Miami ahead of Former President Donald Trump’s initial court appearance tomorrow. We have details on what to expect tomorrow.
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The lawyer for the state, Abbate asked DA Willis' dad: Is it unusual to not know anything about your daughter’s relationship? Floyd: No, and she doesn’t know about my relationships either. Laughter in court
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Look who I ran into at the Capitol! Former @wjz ’er @stetsonmreports !
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A look outside the Fulton Co. Courthouse today. There is a heightened sense that a potential indictment could come in the election interference case based in Fulton Co. Georgia. Witnesses who were set to testify tomorrow, now say they are testifying today.
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Former President Trump will make his initial court appearance in a District Court in Washington, D.C. Here’s a quick preview of what can be expected.
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Thank you @slisker . It can never be done without a team. Here’s why… 👇👇👇
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Got to hang out with the lovely @Karyn_Parsons , aka Hillary from #TheFreshPrince . We talked about her WONDERFUL new book, #HowHighTheMoon during @bmorebookfest & @LightCityBmore ! Total fan girl moment. Also got my book signed. 😂🤗 #BmoreBookFest #Baltimore #LightCityBaltimore
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#LorettaLynch sworn in as first African America woman to serve as Attorney General. Great moment in history. http://t.co/NjSkh7cPUw
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The last time I tried this, I was in 8th grade! Now all these years later, I’m giving it another shot. #SouthEastDC #EastOfTheRiverDC #SouthEastLove #IfAtFirstYouDontSucceed #Skating
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We’re back out at the Fulton Co. courthouse where Former President Trump has been indicted with 18 others. Follow our coverage live on @ScrippsNews .com
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District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to testify today again. Money and who paid for trips was a main theme yesterday. Court resumes at 9 today.
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Defense Atty Lauro - These prosecutors want to prevent president Trump from speaking about issues that have political implications Judge Chutkan - B/c he’s running for president he gets to make statements that are unlawful, is that what you’re saying, he get to make threats?
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Good morning everyone. I'm inside D.C. district court now where Judge Tanya Chutkan will hear arguments on if a gag order should be imposed on Former President Trump. I will post updates for you here.
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New: Judge threatens to remove Fmr. President Donald Trump from the courtroom - because he continues to be disruptive. Remember, this is the civil case involving E. Jean Carroll.
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Members of homeland security were seen outside the federal courthouse in Miami this morning. More officers are patrolling the area as well. @scrippsnews
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Standing here with Javier and @NewsLiebs 6 mins out from live on @scrippsnews #SupremeCourt #USSupremeCourt
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Here’s Giuliani’s full statement after he left court. Someone also heckled Giuliani after his remarks.
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Just in…. A jury of 8 has been seated in the defamation case against Rudy Giuliani. Court is now on a break till 1:30 P.M. I overheard Giuliani telling a reporter that he will not speak during the trial.
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#Denmark gets mentioned 3 times already, more air time on the clock than 3 of 5 candidates on the stage. #DemDebate
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The University of Georgia announces a woman's body was found in area near athletic fields today. This is the 2nd tragedy in 24 hours. UGA also said they're "grieving the sudden death of one our students" last night. Link below.
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Here we go... Judge Chutkan - I am going to grant in part and deny in part Government’s request to limit the defendant’s statements out of court. I WILL prohibit all parties including Mr. Trump from posting any statements targeting special counsel, his family, or my staff.
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Today the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Fmr. President Donald Trump’s eligibility to be on Colorado’s primary election ballot. I will be inside the High Court for these historic arguments that start at 10 AM Follow @ScrippsNews for coverage throughout the day.
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Good morning everyone. We are back at the federal courthouse in downtown Miami where Former President Trump is expected for his 1st court appearance. @scrippsnews will be live all day with coverage
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Got to hang out with the lovely @Karyn_Parsons , aka Hillary from #TheFreshPrince . We talked about her WONDERFUL new book, #HowHighTheMoon during @bmorebookfest & @LightCityBmore ! Total fan girl moment. Also got my book signed. 😂🤗 #BmoreBookFest #Baltimore #LightCityBaltimore
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The plaintiffs rests after Ruby Freeman testified for about an hour and 20 mins. In an emotional testimony, Freeman said she had to flee her house and live with friends. When those people felt unsafe, freeman said she left.
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NY Civil Fraud Case: Justice Engoron seems to have denied defendants' request to pause the timeline to pay $355 (+ fines). "You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay," Justice Engoron wrote in a 2 sentence email.
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Former President Donald Trump posts that the special counsel will be “putting out yet another” indictment today.
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Rudy Giuliani says he does not regret the statements he made about Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss. Here’s a look at what he said on camera after he left court.
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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill - have a continued #MedicareForAll push. Senator @BernieSanders says everyday people should get the quality care a CEO on Wall Street gets.
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We’re back outside the US District court in D.C. covering Tuesday’s historic indictment of former President Donald Trump. This is the 3rd indictment against the former president in 3 months. We’re live on @ScrippsNews .com all day.
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BEEAKING…. Judge denies Alex Murdaugh’s request for a new trial.
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26.2 x 1 Marathon with a smile. Mission Accomplished.
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Happening Now: Fmr. Pres. Donald Trump is speaking inside a NY courtroom in the civil fraud trial against him. This is significant, b/c Judge Engoron had said Trump would NOT be able to speak, b/c Trump didn't want to agree to certain conditions, i.e. sticking to the script.
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7 cases left for the Supreme Court to decided. Student loan forgiveness & Affirmative Action among them. @ScrippsNews is following. Watch live
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Classified Docs Case: Judge Aileen Cannon grants Jack Smith's request to limit co-defendants Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira's ability to see classified info.
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Neighbors post friendly sign outside Chesterfield mosque via @8News
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The jury resumed deliberations around 9:09 this morning.
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Aww. One of our anchors, @juanconde8News came in w/ gifts for the producers! Sooo sweet of him. 😘 @8NEWS
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DA Willis ends her closing remarks to Judge McAfee and asks that Harrison Floyd be taken into custody today.
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Shout out to these lovely ladies who I worked with today, @DSnipes8News & @Katie8NewsWx . Have a great weekend folks! http://t.co/lU5sr2dl0G
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When asked by the judge, Giuliani admitted that he made those statements, but did not realize that he was allowed to do so. For context, different court orders have different restrictions, some limit comments about all parties, others a more narrow.
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@8NEWS viewer sent us this pic from #Petersburg ....around 2ish. Of course more snow has fallen since then. http://t.co/1htKRAkAgH
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Just In: New Mexico's AG will not prosecute people who are accused of being fake electors, because the law (as written), doesn't allow it. He also has suggestions on how to prevent this in the future. See his letter below.
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