Georgia DA Sets Trial Date for Trump and 18 Co-Defendants Despite Opposition

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is proposing to try Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants in an election racketeering case together starting on October 23, despite Trump's request for more time to prepare his defense. Two co-defendants have demanded speedy trials, but Trump's lawyers want more time. Prosecutors estimate the trial could last four months and feature 150 witnesses. Trump and others have asked to separate their trials, but Willis argues that trying all the defendants together would be more efficient. The charges allege a criminal enterprise sought to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's lawyers have sought to delay trials until after the 2024 election.