Matthew DePerno, the most recent Republican nominee for Michigan attorney general, has been charged as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to seize voting machines.
The Accusations: DePerno, who unsuccessfully ran against incumbent Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel in the 2022 election, stands accused of undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy, according to Oakland County, Michigan, court records.
* DePerno, an attorney who had been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, came under scrutiny after promoting Trump’s unfounded allegations about the 2020 election in Michigan.
* Post-running for attorney general, DePerno attempted to win the election as state GOP chair but was unsuccessful.
Investigation Context: DePerno’s case is part of a larger investigation into an alleged effort to unlawfully access voting machines.
* After being targeted in this probe, DePerno criticized the investigation which was handed over to a special prosecutor because DePerno was both its target and a political rival of Nessel.
Other Charges: Alongside DePerno, former Republican state Representative Daire Rendon has also been charged.
* Both Rendon and DePerno were arraigned on Tuesday and have since posted bond.
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