The Economist’s Latest US Politics News: Trump’s Georgia Case on Hold

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The appeals court in Georgia has halted proceedings in Donald Trump’s election interference case to determine whether to dismiss the prosecutor, Fani Willis. Trump and his co-defendants allege that Willis’ relationship with a former special prosecutor constitutes a conflict of interest. A hearing on this issue is slated for October, virtually ensuring there will be no trial before the election in November.

US Election Interference Case: Georgia’s Appeal Court Halts Proceedings

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Legal proceedings in Donald Trump’s election interference case have been put on hold by Georgia’s appeals court. The court is deliberating over the removal of prosecutor Fani Willis, as Trump and his co-defendants argue that her ties with a former special prosecutor present a conflict of interest. A hearing addressing this concern is scheduled for October, ensuring no trial will occur before the upcoming November election.

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