The Georgia 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump shifts focus back to its details. This comes after a judge ruled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could continue overseeing the case. Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow, is set to argue for the dismissal of the indictment, emphasizing that Trump’s actions, including spreading conspiracy theories and claims of voter fraud, are protected under the First Amendment as political speech.
Sadow contends that prosecuting Trump for his election-related speech amounts to viewpoint discrimination. Meanwhile, DA Willis is gearing up to move the case forward, aiming for a trial date before the November election, despite delays caused by over two months of disqualification hearings related to Willis’s personal relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Trump, dealing with multiple legal cases, is not expected to attend the upcoming hearing. Previous attempts by Trump’s co-defendants to dismiss the indictment on First Amendment grounds have been unsuccessful. Judge Scott McAfee has emphasized the need for factual and evidential establishment in court before considering such challenges.
Additionally, the case involves David Shafer, former chairman of the Georgia Republican Party, accused of coordinating a fake electors scheme. Shafer’s defense argues that his actions were in compliance with legal advice, challenging the allegations of racketeering activity.
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