Former Michigan Attorney General Candidate and State Representative Charged With Criminal Offenses Related to Accessing and Tampering with Voting Machines After 2020 Election.

Oakland County, Michigan – Matthew DePerno, a former Republican candidate for Michigan attorney general, and Daire Rendon, a former Republican state representative, have been charged with criminal offenses related to accessing and tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election.

DePerno faces two counts of undue possession of a voting machine, one count of conspiracy to unduly possess a voting machine, and one count of conspiracy to access a computer system without authorization. He was endorsed by former President Donald Trump in an unsuccessful run for Michigan attorney general last year.

Rendon was charged with conspiracy to commit undue possession of a voting machine and false pretenses. Both were arraigned remotely Tuesday afternoon, according to Richard Lynch, the court administrator for Oakland County’s 6th Circuit.

The charges stem from a bizarre scheme allegedly aimed at proving President Trump’s 2020 election theft claims. DePerno and Rendon are accused of accessing and tampering with voting machines in Oakland County after the election.

The Oakland County court records do not provide details of the alleged conspiracy or tampering. It is unclear what evidence the prosecution has to support the charges.

DePerno and Rendon are scheduled to appear in court on June 8th. It is unclear at this time if they will face jail time if convicted. The case is ongoing and further details may emerge as the court proceedings continue.