Posted 12/20/2023, 3:46:05 AM
Judge Orders Rep. Scott Perry to Release 1,600 Communications About Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election
- Federal judge ruled Rep. Scott Perry must disclose over 1,600 emails and texts to prosecutors investigating Trump's bid to overturn 2020 election
- Messages show Perry as crucial go-between for Trump and allies in their efforts to disrupt transfer of power
- Judge said messages not protected by "speech or debate" clause as they unrelated to Perry's legislative duties
- Messages include exchanges with Trump allies in and outside government about efforts to overturn election
- Judge's order affirms earlier ruling, says vast majority of Perry's communications not shielded from investigators