Georgia Judge Orders Separate Trials for Trump and Co-Defendants in Election Case

A judge in Georgia has granted two defendants, Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, a separate trial from their co-defendants, including former President Donald J. Trump, in the election interference case. Chesebro and Powell invoked their right to a speedy trial, which is set to begin on October 23. The trial for Trump and the other 16 co-defendants has not been scheduled yet, and the judge mentioned the possibility of separate trials for some defendants. All 19 defendants were charged in August in a state racketeering indictment related to election interference in Georgia. The trial logistics, including the size and timing, are still being resolved, and some defendants are seeking to move their cases to federal court.