Michigan Supreme Court Denies 2020 Election Robocallers' Efforts to Block Criminal Charges
The Michigan Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl's appeal of criminal charges related to alleged voter intimidation through robocalls during the 2020 general election. An appellate court affirmed a circuit court's denial of their…
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motion to quash the charges in December (see 2412160060). Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) said Monday she was "pleased" the court "refused to entertain further delay tactics," and "I look forward to finally bringing this matter to trial." Nessel filed charges against Burkman and Wohl in October 2020 for allegedly making robocalls "aimed at suppressing the vote of predominantly black voters in Detroit." Each man was charged with four felony counts of election law violations.