Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 14 Allies Charged with Election Interference in Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, Arizona United States of America
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced charges against 18 individuals, including Giuliani, for their role in election interference.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and several allies of former President Donald Trump were arraigned in Maricopa County court on May 21, 2024, for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona.
Giuliani and ten other Trump allies were charged with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery. They are accused of trying to keep Trump in power after his loss in the 2020 presidential election.
The accused 'fake electors' and their alleged accomplices face charges of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy. The Arizona case is part of a larger effort by state attorneys general to hold accountable those who attempted to subvert the democratic process following the 2020 election.
The Arizona case marks the third state to pursue election interference charges related to the 2020 election. The defendants include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and her husband Michael Ward, state legislator Anthony Kern, Robert Montgomery, the former head of the Cochise County GOP, Republican Party activists Samuel Moorhead, Nancy Cottle and Loraine Pellegrino, Greg Safsten and Christina Bobb.
The charges against Giuliani come as he faces other legal proceedings, including an indictment by a grand jury in Georgia where he is accused of spearheading Trump's efforts to compel state lawmakers to ignore the will of voters and illegally appoint pro-Trump electoral college electors.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and 14 Allies Charged with Election Interference in Arizona

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and several allies of former President Donald Trump were arraigned in Maricopa County court on May 21, 2024, for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona. Giuliani was ordered by the court to appear in person within 30 days and pay a $10,000 appearance bond due to his attempts to evade notice of indictment. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced charges against 18 individuals, including Giuliani, for their role in election interference.

Giuliani and ten other Trump allies were charged with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery. They are accused of trying to keep Trump in power after his loss in the 2020 presidential election. Several of those charged have already pleaded guilty or reached cooperation agreements in cases in Georgia and Michigan.

The charges against Giuliani come as he faces other legal proceedings, including an indictment by a grand jury in Georgia where he is accused of spearheading Trump's efforts to compel state lawmakers to ignore the will of voters and illegally appoint pro-Trump electoral college electors.

The Arizona case marks the third state to pursue election interference charges related to the 2020 election. The defendants include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and her husband Michael Ward, state legislator Anthony Kern, Robert Montgomery, the former head of the Cochise County GOP, Republican Party activists Samuel Moorhead, Nancy Cottle and Loraine Pellegrino, Greg Safsten and Christina Bobb. Giuliani appeared virtually for his arraignment after being served during his birthday party in Palm Beach, Florida.

The accused 'fake electors' and their alleged accomplices face charges of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy. The Arizona case is part of a larger effort by state attorneys general to hold accountable those who attempted to subvert the democratic process following the 2020 election.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any discrepancies between different reports on the charges against Giuliani and his co-defendants?
  • Could the evidence against Giuliani and his allies be considered strong enough to secure convictions?
  • Is this a precedent-setting case in terms of holding individuals accountable for election interference?

Sources

99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Giuliani and Other Trump Allies Arraigned in Arizona Election Case

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  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald J. Trump and 49 other individuals, including Rudolph W. Giuliani, are facing charges in four states related to efforts to maintain Trump’s power after the 2020 election.
    • Rudolph W. Giuliani and 10 other Trump allies were arraigned in an Arizona criminal case and entered not-guilty pleas for allegedly trying to keep Trump in power after the 2020 presidential election loss.
    • Giuliani, who appeared virtually at his arraignment, was ordered by the court to appear in person within 30 days and pay a $10,000 appearance bond due to his attempts to evade notice of indictment.
    • A total of 50 people now face charges related to election interference in four states, including Trump who has secured the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential race.
    • Several Trump allies have already pleaded guilty or reached cooperation agreements in cases in Georgia and Michigan.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Arizona attorney general reveals how they tracked down Giuliani to serve him

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Tuesday, 21 May 2024 02:40
  • Unique Points
    • Arizona attorney general shared details on how they managed to serve a summons to Rudy Giuliani
    • Rudy Giuliani was served a summons by the Arizona attorney general
  • Accuracy
    • Former President Donald J. Trump and 49 other individuals, including Rudolph W. Giuliani, are facing charges in four states related to efforts to maintain Trump’s power after the 2020 election.
    • Giuliani, who appeared virtually at his arraignment, was ordered by the court to appear in person within 30 days and pay a $10,000 appearance bond due to his attempts to evade notice of indictment.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Judge threatens to mute Giuliani during arraignment in Arizona fake electors case

ABC NEWS SITE NAMES Name: ABC News Site Names URL: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-officially-blames-iran_106834435 ABC News Tuesday, 21 May 2024 20:06
  • Unique Points
    • Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and several allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in Maricopa County court for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Arizona.
    • Giuliani was ordered by the court to appear in person within 30 days and pay a $10,000 appearance bond due to his attempts to evade notice of indictment.
    • Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced charges against 11 named alleged fake electors and seven people whose names are redacted for their alleged role in efforts to subvert Joe Biden's 2020 victory in the state.
    • Arizona is the third state to pursue election interference charges related to the 2020 election, following Nevada and Michigan.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

92%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Trump allies plead not guilty in Arizona 'fake electors' case

NBC News Digital Tuesday, 21 May 2024 20:08
  • Unique Points
    • Former President Donald Trump's allies pleaded not guilty in Arizona on charges related to their involvement in a plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
    • Eleven people were arraigned, including former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and so-called 'fake electors' who signed documents claiming to be Arizona's Electoral College electors.
    • Those charged include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and her husband Michael Ward, state legislator Anthony Kern, Robert Montgomery, the former head of the Cochise County GOP, Republican Party activists Samuel Moorhead, Nancy Cottle and Loraine Pellegrino, Greg Safsten and Christina Bobb.
    • Giuliani appeared virtually for his arraignment after being served during his birthday party in Palm Beach, Florida.
    • The accused 'fake electors' and their alleged accomplices face charges of fraud, forgery and conspiracy.
  • Accuracy
    • Those charged include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward and her husband Michael Ward, state legislator Anthony Kern, Robert Montgomery, the former head of the Cochise County GOP, Republican Party activists Samuel Moorhead, Nancy Cottle and Loraine Pellegrino.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an inflammatory rhetoric and a dichotomous depiction of the events. It uses strong language to describe the actions of Trump allies ('plead not guilty', 'charges related to their involvement in a plan to overturn election results') without acknowledging any nuance or alternative viewpoints. The author also presents the situation as black and white, with no mention of potential reasons why these individuals may have taken these actions or any evidence supporting their claims.
    • PHOENIX — Allies of former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Arizona on charges related to their involvement in a plan to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

91%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Giuliani becomes final defendant served indictment among 18 accused in Arizona fake electors case

The Associated Press News Saturday, 18 May 2024 20:48
  • Unique Points
    • Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in Arizona’s fake electors case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
    • Giuliani faces the same charges as the other defendants, including conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges.
    • The indictment alleges that Giuliani pressured Arizona legislators and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to change the outcome of Arizona’s election and that he was responsible for encouraging Republican electors in Arizona and six other contested states to vote for Trump.
    • Among the defendants are 11 Arizona Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring that Trump won in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election, including a former state GOP chair, a 2022 U.S. Senate candidate and two sitting state lawmakers.
    • Giuliani faces other legal proceedings and was indicted last year by a grand jury in Georgia, where he is accused of spearheading Trump’s efforts to compel state lawmakers in Georgia to ignore the will of voters and illegally appoint pro-Trump electoral college electors.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (70%)
    The article does not contain any direct quotes from Giuliani or any other defendant. The author is reporting on the actions of others and not providing their own opinions or assertions. There are no examples of emotional manipulation, sensationalism, selective reporting, or science and health articles that imply facts without linking to peer-reviewed studies.
    • `Arizona’s attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state’s fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.`
    • `The attorney general’s spokesman Richie Taylor said in an email to The Associated Press on Saturday that Giuliani faces the same charges as the other defendants, including conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges.`
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning that Arizona's attorney general Kris Mayes has served an indictment against Rudy Giuliani. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the actions of Giuliani and others as 'an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election' and 'using false or unproven claims about voter fraud related to the election'.
    • Arizona’s attorney general says former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been served an indictment in the state’s fake elector case alongside 17 other defendants for his role in an attempt to overturn former President Donald Trump’s loss to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
    • The attorney general's spokesman Richie Taylor said Giuliani faces the same charges as the other defendants, including conspiracy, fraud and forgery charges.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication