In a significant move, a federal judge has mandated a follow-up evidentiary hearing concerning the Fulton County case implicating former President Donald Trump and 18 associates. They are accused of breaching Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act during their contestation of the 2020 election outcome.
Fulton County’s District Attorney, Fani Willis, who led the prosecution, labeled their actions a “criminal racketeering enterprise.” The accused were given a deadline to turn themselves in, which they all adhered to.
Jeffrey Clark, an ex-official from the Justice Department, sought to transfer his case from state jurisdiction to a federal court, anticipating a dismissal of the charges. However, Judge Steve Jones, presiding over the U.S. District Court for the Northern Georgia area, declined an expedited process and will supervise the upcoming hearings.
The focal point of the indictment is Clark’s alleged RICO Act violation and a purportedly misleading statement he released via the DOJ, flagging potential election fraud in Georgia. Clark’s defense is rooted in his role as a federal official, thereby claiming federal jurisdiction.
In addition to Clark, three other defendants, including Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, have submitted removal notices. Meadows’ legal team contends that his actions, even if politically inclined, are still within the purview of federal conduct. Both sides have presented their arguments in the lead-up to Meadows’ hearing, with Willis challenging Meadows’ federal officer status.
Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, and other key figures are slated to testify in the hearing, shedding light on Meadows’ interactions with them. David Shafer, a pivotal Republican figure in Georgia, has also filed a notice of removal, emphasizing his actions were under the guidance of President Trump and his legal team.
Shawn Still, a Georgia state senator, recently filed a notice of removal, focusing on his role during a pivotal December 2020 meeting. His defense underscores his constitutional rights, emphasizing that his actions were in line with legal advice and protected by the First Amendment.
During the indictment period, Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s attorney, has hinted at filing a similar notice. There’s growing speculation about President Trump’s next move, especially considering the limitations on presidential pardons in-state convictions.
Legal experts, like criminal defense attorney David Gelman, believe this case should be under federal jurisdiction. He stated, “The Fulton County District Attorney is keen on maximizing publicity and maintaining local control. However, the nature of the RICO charges suggests it’s fundamentally a federal matter.”
President Trump’s attorney, Steven Sadow, renowned for handling high-stakes cases, remained tight-lipped about their strategy, emphasizing the importance of discretion.
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I am a Viet Nam veteran & spent over 30 years in uniform. At 86 I thought I have seen everything in politics, BUT, NO, I always thought that all decent citizens were as patriotic as I am, or maybe some were a little less. The last decent Democrat president was HARRY TRUMAN. As I and all veterans, we gave the US a blank check when we joined the Military, Truman did it twice as a Field Artillery Battery Commander & as President. I am so happy there are some people who are fighting this idiotic , FAR LEFT movement ! I thought there WAS some decent Democrat Politicians who had the balls to go against this crap. BUT, there are many of us who will never vote for a Democrat again, even he is Jesus Christ, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER. My Great Grand children will NEVER have the freedom that I had as a kid.
Rush Limbar had it right. The democrat party wants a socialist country for the Elite.
Like Margret Thatcher said; SOCIALISIM IS GREAT UNTIL IT RUNS OUT OF OTHER PEOPLES MONEY.
Louis J. Almond
Major, Retired, US Army
What they’re doing to President Trump is truly election interference. This liberal DA’s and judges want to stop Trump from becoming POTUS again and they’re afraid of him. If Trump ever becomes president again, he will most likely clean house in the federal government of the deep state swamp creatures. I hope he does!
I may not know the law but I know about common sense. If it smells like crap, looks like crap it probably is crap. Free Our President Trump !!!!!!
The left are afraid of Trump. Afraid we Americans will get our lives back. Biden and company are crooked and this needs to stop. Trump changed our country for the good. Biden destroyed it. We want Trump.
When are you folks going to stop voting for those IDIOTS on the left. They lie, they cheat and they are killing the American way of life as it should be. Donald Trump Needs to be running this Great Country as it should be run. Put him back in the White House!!!