In 2020, a slate of fake electors were accused of trying to flip the results of Arizona’s presidential election, falsely claiming that Donald Trump had defeated Joe Biden.
A report obtained by Capitol Media Services shows that ahead of their indictments in 2023, an outside group provided the Arizona Attorney General’s Office detailed guidance on how to prosecute the individuals.
The group, States United Democracy Center, says it’s non-partisan – though its past work aligns with Democratic causes.
AG spokesperson Richie Taylor says the office did its own investigation.
"That memo that is in question is based on publicly compiled information. It's not as if there was some secret thing they were giving to the office. It simply is a memo that outlines potential charges to be brought. Not all of them ended up being brought," Taylor said.
Past Arizona attorney generals have used outside legal help – notably from partisan groups.
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The Arizona Court of Appeals has upheld a decision to deny workers' comp benefits to an auto repair shop employee who accidentally shot himself while on the job.
