Criminal Case Regarding Trump’s Alleged GA Election Interference Progresses Despite Being Narrowed Down

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The charges in the case revolve around Trump and co-defendants’ alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Judge Scott McAfee dropped two counts against Trump and one count against co-defendants John Eastman and Shawn Still, ruling that state prosecutors did not have the authority to bring charges based on false statements and filing of false documents committed in federal court. Trump still faces several criminal counts in the case, including racketeering under Georgia’s RICO statute, but isn’t expected to go to trial before the Nov. 5 election.

Trump’s Georgia Election Interference Criminal Case

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The charges mainly pertain to alleged efforts by Trump and co-defendants to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. The majority of the indictment remains after Judge Scott McAfee dismissed two counts against Trump and one against co-defendants John Eastman and Shawn Still.

These charges, relating to false statements and filing of false documents, were dismissed as state prosecutors lacked the authority to file them in state court for federal court issues and because federal court sanctions already apply.

Trump continues to face various criminal counts, including racketeering under Georgia’s RICO statute. Despite pleading not guilty, Trump’s trial is not anticipated to commence before the Nov. 5 election. This is one of several criminal cases pending against the former president.

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