"Judge Advances Pretrial Motions in Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case"

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers argue that the charges against him in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize protected political speech, while former Georgia Republican Party chair David Shafer's lawyers claim he acted lawfully in certifying Trump's victory in the state. The Fulton County Superior Court Judge plans to hear pretrial motions challenging the indictment, as the case moves forward despite defense efforts to disqualify the district attorney. Prosecutors argue that the indictment is based on criminal acts, not speech, and have faced setbacks in the case, including the dismissal of some counts.