Kenneth Chesebro, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has been accused of providing false information to investigators by denying any social media presence while actively managing an account that supported the fake electors plot in 2020.
Chesebro, who accepted a plea deal after being indicted in the election interference case in Georgia along with Trump and 18 others, had reportedly been cooperating with prosecutors in multiple states regarding the scheme to falsely assert that Trump had won the last election over Joe Biden, potentially avoiding further charges.
During his cooperation with investigators in Michigan, Chesebro stated that he had never utilized the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, or possessed any “alternate IDs.”
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However, a CNN investigation revealed that Chesebro was the operator of an anonymous account, BadgerPundit, which propagated the unsubstantiated theory that a separate group of electors in Republican-controlled legislatures could be installed to fraudulently declare Trump as the victor in various states.
Legal analysts suggest that Chesebro may face additional legal consequences if it is determined that he misled investigators in Michigan, even if his statements were provided under a proffer agreement.
Such agreements typically involve individuals providing information to authorities with the understanding that their statements will not be used against them in subsequent criminal proceedings.
