Giuliani Challenges Arizona Fake Elector Charges Over 2020 Election Claims

Rudy Giuliani's lawyer argued the charges against him in Arizona's fake elector case should be dismissed, asserting Giuliani's actions were protected by free speech. The indictment claims Giuliani spread false election fraud information and pressured officials. Prosecutors argue the defendants have no evidence for retaliation claims.

Rudy Giuliani's legal team is pushing back against charges in the Arizona fake elector case, claiming his actions were within his rights to free speech. The indictment accuses Giuliani of disseminating false information about election fraud and exerting pressure on officials to reverse the 2020 presidential election results.

Attorney Mark Williams defended Giuliani, insisting his client had committed no crime while contesting Biden's victory. Williams sarcastically queried how Giuliani could have known that presiding over a meeting in Phoenix constituted a criminal act.

The case involves multiple defendants, including prominent Trump aides and lawyers, who face charges ranging from forgery to conspiracy. Prosecutors maintain that these actions crossed from protected speech into fraudulent activity, with the trial set to commence in January 2026.

(With inputs from agencies.)