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legalcourt-cases1 year ago

"Legal Experts Weigh In on Fani Willis' Impact on Trump Case"

Legal experts believe that the "sordid scandal" involving Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis and her ex-lover, special prosecutor Nathan Wade, could complicate jury selection in the case against former President Trump. The affair and subsequent resignation of Wade have raised concerns about finding an impartial jury, with experts noting that the high-profile nature of the case and the public fallout from the scandal will make the process even more challenging. Delays resulting from motions to disqualify Willis and the dismissal of some charges against Trump and his co-defendants suggest that the trial is still "months away" from commencing.

via Fox News|
#donald-trump#fani-willis#georgia-case
legal2 years ago

"Appeals Court Denies Meadows' Attempt to Move Georgia Election Case to Federal Court"

Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' bid to move his election interference case to federal court has been rejected by a US Appeals Court. The court ruled that the case must remain in state court, stating that Meadows' charged conduct was not performed under the color of his federal office. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has faced criticism for his remarks about immigrants, with Republican rival Chris Christie calling him "disgusting" and the White House rebuking him for echoing the rhetoric of fascists and violent white supremacists.

via The Independent|
#appeals-court#election-interference#federal-court
politics2 years ago

Apology Letters Unveiled: Trump Lawyers' Admission in Georgia Election Case

Apology letters from three attorneys who pleaded guilty in the Fulton County election interference case have been revealed, with two of them consisting of just a single sentence. Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro apologized for their involvement in the events in Coffee County and Count 15 of the indictment, respectively. Meanwhile, Scott Hall's apology spanned nearly a page, expressing regret for his post-election activities. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the prosecutor on the case, stated that shorter apologies would suffice. Willis also mentioned the possibility of more co-defendants taking plea deals, potentially leading to a trial involving former President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

via The Independent|
#apology-letters#election-interference#georgia-case
legalcrime2 years ago

Trump Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Interference Case

Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit filing false documents. He was sentenced to five years of probation, community service, and restitution. Chesebro allegedly conspired with Trump and his team to install "fake electors" in Georgia and strategized on delaying the counting of electoral votes. Sidney Powell and Scott Graham Hall, also defendants in the case, have previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor and conspiracy charges, respectively.

via Deadline|
#election-interference#georgia-case#guilty-plea
politics2 years ago

Federal Judge Denies Trump Co-Defendants' Requests to Move Georgia Trials

A federal judge has rejected the requests of three Trump co-defendants, Cathy Latham, David Shafer, and Shawn Still, to move their trials in the Fulton County election interference case to federal court. The judge ruled that presidential electors are not federal officers and therefore their cases should remain in state court. The judge also declined to move co-defendant Jeffrey Clark's case to a federal venue, stating that Clark had failed to demonstrate that removal of the prosecution by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was warranted. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' attempt to move his case was also denied by the judge.

via CBS News|
#election-interference#federal-judge#georgia-case
politics2 years ago

Trump's Co-Defendants Struggle with Legal Bills as Save America PAC Runs Dry

Co-defendants in the Georgia election subversion case, which alleges a criminal conspiracy to subvert the state's 2020 election results, are struggling with mounting legal bills. Some have turned to crowdfunding, while others have created political action committees or sought support from allies in Congress. Unlike previous cases, there is no sign that Donald Trump intends to cover the legal costs of his co-defendants in the Georgia case. Trump's political action committee has spent over $40 million on legal fees for him and his associates, but it remains unclear if the funds will extend to the Georgia defendants. The prospect of costly legal defense has prompted some defendants to find alternative ways to raise money, including crowdfunding and seeking support from other Republicans.

via CNN|
#co-defendants#donald-trump#fundraising
politics2 years ago

Meadows' Georgia case gains traction for federal court transfer, says Christie

Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has "an argument to make" in moving his Georgia case, in which he's charged with racketeering alongside former President Trump, to federal court. Meadows seeks the advantages of a more politically friendly judge and jury, as well as the ability to assert immunity due to his time in the executive branch. Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, a former federal prosecutor, acknowledges the argument but believes it won't change the outcome significantly. Meadows is the first of the co-defendants to request a venue switch, and a decision could impact other defendants.

via Yahoo News|
#chris-christie#federal-court#georgia-case
politics2 years ago

Trump DOJ Official Urges Judge to Reject Delayed Trial Date in Georgia Case

Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, indicted alongside Donald Trump in a racketeering case in Georgia, has asked a judge to reject the proposed March 2024 trial date set by Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis. Clark's attorney criticized Willis for prematurely proposing a trial date and several pre-trial proceedings without consulting the defendants' counsel. Clark has been charged with violating Georgia's racketeering law and attempting to commit false statements and writings. He denies any wrongdoing.

via CNN|
#fani-willis#georgia-case#jeffrey-clark