Grand Jury Indicts 18 for Roles in Arizona Scheme
11 Arizona Residents Among Those Charged
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows and 17 others for their roles in a scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
The indictment, which was announced Wednesday, is the culmination of a months-long investigation by the Arizona Attorney General's Office into the activities of Trump allies in the state. The defendants are accused of a variety of crimes, including conspiracy to commit fraud, forgery, and perjury.
The indictment alleges that the defendants worked together to create false electors who would cast votes for Trump in the Electoral College, even though he lost the popular vote in Arizona. The defendants are also accused of forging documents and lying to election officials about the results of the election.
The indictment is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the election. It is the first time that any of Trump's top aides have been indicted for their roles in the scheme.
The defendants are scheduled to appear in court for a hearing on May 10.
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