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Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has failed in his bid to have Arizona’s fake elector case moved to federal court, as he missed the 30-day statutory deadline for removal. Meadows argued that his involvement in facilitating communication with Trump regarding the election was in line with his official duties, but the court ruled that he could not sufficiently demonstrate a link between the state’s charges and his former role. Meadows is facing nine felony counts in Arizona and similar charges in Georgia, both related to allegedly collaborating with Republican operatives to overturn the 2020 election results.
Mark Meadows’ Bid to Shift Arizona Elector Case Rejected
Ex-Trump Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, failed in his bid to move Arizona’s fake elector case to federal court. The U.S. District Court for Arizona ruled that Meadows was late on the 30-day statutory deadline for removal.
Despite a “good cause” exception under 18 USC §1442, which allows courts to excuse late filings, Meadows couldn’t justify his 18-day delay. His claims of trying to convince Arizona officials not to pursue charges or waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity in Trump v. United States did not convince the court, Judge John J. Tuchi stated.
Mark Meadows could not demonstrate that the state’s charges were connected to his former role as Trump’s Chief of Staff. According to Judge Tuchi, Meadows failed to establish a link between his alleged illegal acts and official duties.
Meadows, accused of colluding with Republican operatives to overturn Arizona’s 2020 election results, claimed his official responsibilities included facilitating communications about the election. Judge Tuchi, however, dismissed this defense.
Although Meadows faces similar indictments in Georgia, his attempt to remove Georgia’s case to federal court also failed. Meadows’ legal team has not yet commented on these matters.
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