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Local sources from United States: The Washington Post, The New York Times.
UK coverage: BBC.

Rudy Giuliani, along with nearly a dozen other allies of former President Donald Trump, appeared in court on Tuesday to plead not guilty to charges of conspiracy and fraud related to an alleged election conspiracy in Arizona. The defendants faced nine criminal charges, including conspiracy, fraud, and falsification. The day began with Kelli Ward, the former state party chair, and ended with Rudy Giuliani, who appeared remotely after intentionally avoiding notification for three weeks. Giuliani, once Trump’s lawyer, called the indictment ‘a complete embarrassment to the American legal system.’ The judge ordered Giuliani to appear in person in Arizona within 30 days for booking procedures and to post a $10,000 secured-appearance bond.

This breaking news comes as a total of 50 people, including Donald Trump, now face charges related to election interference in four states. Several Trump allies have already pleaded guilty or reached cooperation agreements in cases in Georgia and Michigan.

The Washington Post reported that the day’s proceedings involved 11 Republicans who allegedly attempted to deliver Arizona’s electoral votes to Trump following his defeat in the 2020 election. The New York Times also covered the story, highlighting that Giuliani and his co-defendants entered not-guilty pleas during their arraignment. The court imposed additional conditions on Giuliani, including a requirement to appear in person and pay a $10,000 appearance bond, citing his attempts to evade notice of his indictment.

The case against Giuliani centers on allegations that he helped carry out a scheme to falsely declare Trump the winner of the 2020 election in Arizona. Prosecutors argue that Giuliani showed no intent to comply with the legal process in Arizona. Giuliani, who filed for bankruptcy last year, appeared virtually at his arraignment and criticized the indictment as a ‘complete embarrassment to the American legal system.’

As this trial unfolds, it will undoubtedly attract significant attention due to Giuliani’s prominent role in Trump’s legal battles following the 2020 election. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for the perception of election integrity and the accountability of political figures.

In October, Giuliani’s trial is set to commence, and he will be required to appear in person in Arizona for booking procedures. The charges against Giuliani and his allies highlight the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election and the potential consequences for those involved in alleged election conspiracies.