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Woman heads to trial for role in 'dark money' scheme connected to former Senate leader Shirkey
(Michigan Advance) One of the defendants charged for their part in an alleged “dark money” scheme connected to the right-wing group “Unlock Michigan” will stand trial.
Sandy Baxter, 64, of Caledonia was bound over on Monday by Judge Kristen Simmons of 54A District Court in Lansing on one count of Perjury, sending the case to Ingham County’s 30th Circuit Court where she is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 21.
The felony charge, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, was filed in February after authorities say Baxter lied while under oath during testimony to state prosecutors and special agents investigating a plan to fund a ballot question initiative put forth by Unlock Michigan, which protested COVID-era health orders.
“Misleading state investigators while providing testimony under oath is a serious crime with significant legal penalties,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, whose office filed the charge. “Perjury undermines our ability to seek the truth and, ultimately, justice.” ....................(more)
https://michiganadvance.com/briefs/woman-heads-to-trial-for-role-in-dark-money-scheme-connected-to-former-senate-leader-shirkey/