On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, SSBCrack News reported that a Wisconsin judge refused to recuse himself from a felony forgery case involving Jim Troupis, former attorney to President Donald Trump, and two associates, Kenneth Chesebro and Mike Roman. The decision precedes a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, where the three men will face felony charges related to their alleged involvement in the “fake elector” scheme following the 2020 election.
Troupis, a former judge in Dane County, had filed a motion asserting bias on the part of all judges within the county. His motion specifically targeted Dane County Circuit Judge John Hyland, accusing him of enlisting a retired judge to assist in drafting an order that denied a previous motion to dismiss the case. Troupis claimed the retired judge harbored personal biases stemming from their shared time on the bench. He further argued that the August order in question mirrored the retired judge’s writing style, providing expert analysis to support his assertion.
Judge Hyland refuted Troupis’s claims, asserting his ability to administer the case impartially. “The Court is satisfied that no person other than the assigned staff attorney and I had a hand in drafting or editing the decision,” Hyland stated. He also noted that Troupis had failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate his claim of widespread bias among all Dane County judges.
Troupis, Chesebro, and Roman each face 11 felony charges, accused of using forgery to mislead voters and officials during the 2020 election. Prosecutors allege they conspired to present falsified documentation asserting that Trump had won Wisconsin, despite his actual loss in the state. These charges are part of a larger investigation into attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, in which Trump contested his defeat.
Despite the significant attention surrounding the case, the Wisconsin Department of Justice has not yet issued a public statement regarding the ongoing proceedings. Notably, no charges have been filed against the ten Republican electors who participated in the scheme, a point that has drawn scrutiny from various legal observers.
The legal landscape surrounding the 2020 election challenges has seen varied outcomes across the country. A federal case against Trump concerning his efforts to overturn the election was previously dismissed, and a similar case in Michigan was also rejected. However, investigations into potential election interference continue in various jurisdictions, underscoring the complexities and ongoing legal ramifications of the events following the 2020 election.
Source: SSBCrack
