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politics1 year ago

"Georgia Prosecutor Avoids Testifying in Trump-Related Divorce Case"

Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade and his estranged wife have reached a temporary agreement, canceling the scheduled divorce proceedings and potentially avoiding testimony regarding Wade's alleged relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The divorce case gained national attention after allegations of a romantic relationship between Wade and Willis surfaced in a filing related to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants under RICO charges for election interference in Georgia's 2020 presidential election. The terms of the temporary agreement remain undisclosed, and while Willis is no longer required to testify in the divorce proceedings, the judge in the Trump election interference case is still awaiting her response to the filings by Trump and his co-defendants.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Trump Co-Defendant's Attorney Admits Leaking Witness Videos in Georgia Case"

An attorney for Misty Hampton, one of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Fulton County district attorney's 2020 election interference case, admitted to leaking witness proffer videos to a media outlet during an emergency hearing. The videos, made as part of the defendants' plea agreements, included statements from Sidney Powell and Jenna Ellis regarding conversations with Trump. The attorney argued that the public has a right to know the underlying information behind the guilty pleas. The judge agreed to issue a protective order to prevent further disclosure of discovery information.

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.

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Chesebro's Rejection of Plea Deal Exposed in Georgia Election Interference Trial"

Kenneth Chesebro, one of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, rejected a plea deal from prosecutors that would have allowed him to avoid prison time by pleading guilty to one felony count of racketeering. The deal included testifying against his codefendants, including Trump, in exchange for probation and a fine. Chesebro is facing seven counts for allegedly drafting a strategy to prevent Joe Biden from receiving 270 electoral votes. His trial, alongside co-defendant Sidney Powell, is set to begin this week after they opted for a speedy trial.