Judge Tosses Out Three Counts in Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump and Others

In a major development in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others, the judge overseeing the case has tossed out three counts in the indictment, including two counts against Trump himself. The judge cited that these counts lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction, leading to their dismissal.

The case, which involves allegations of a conspiracy to overturn Trump’s narrow loss in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, has seen various twists and turns. While the appeal against allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case is pending, the charges against defendants Shawn Still and John Eastman are not paused.

The ruling comes after months of legal battles, with Trump and other defendants trying to have Willis and her office removed from the case due to a perceived conflict of interest. However, the judge ruled that there was no conflict of interest that warranted Willis’ disqualification, as long as the special prosecutor she hired left the case.

Despite the dismissal of nine counts in total, including the two counts related to filing false documents, the overarching racketeering charge against all defendants still stands. The legal team for Trump and Eastman celebrated the dismissal of the charges, while prosecutors are reviewing the order and considering their next steps.

The case continues to be closely watched as it unfolds, with the Georgia Court of Appeals scheduled to hear arguments in December. The judge’s rulings have set the stage for a potentially precedent-setting trial that could have far-reaching implications for the legal landscape surrounding election interference and presidential immunity.