"Trump's Lawyer Argues First Amendment Protection Against Georgia Charges"

Former President Donald Trump's lawyer argued in court that the charges against Trump in the Fulton County election interference case should be dismissed because his political speech is protected under the First Amendment. The defense also raised concerns about the prosecutor's romantic relationship with a subordinate. The prosecution argued that Trump's statements were part of a criminal act and not protected by the First Amendment, while also defending the indictment's conclusions about presidential electors. The judge did not indicate the timing of a trial.