Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events, Kenneth Chesebro, the attorney charged in the same indictment as former President Donald Trump for his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 Georgia election, may have just found a loophole to escape prosecution. Chesebro’s lawyers have argued that the search warrant used to obtain his emails was “defective” under Georgia law, making the evidence obtained from it illegally seized and inadmissible in court.
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According to The Epoch Times, Fulton County prosecutors served a search warrant on Microsoft to retrieve the contents of Chesebro’s MSN email account. However, Chesebro’s attorneys claim that the warrant violated a specific Georgia statute designed to protect attorney-client privilege. They pointed out that the statute requires the appointment of a “special master” to review potentially privileged materials before law enforcement or the prosecution can access them. But in this case, no such special master was appointed.
Furthermore, Chesebro’s lawyers highlighted that the statute also mandates that the attorney be notified of the items to be seized and given an opportunity to provide them or declare them privileged. They argued that Chesebro was never notified by the prosecution, indicating a clear violation of the law. They also noted that the prosecution’s claim that Chesebro was a “suspect” in the crime was baseless, as he had voluntarily appeared before the grand jury and never received any indication from the DA’s office that he was regarded as a suspect.
In addition to these violations, Chesebro’s attorneys pointed out that Microsoft had already archived all the emails in question months before the search warrant was issued, making the claim of probable cause to believe evidence would be destroyed or secreted invalid. They argued that the search warrant and its service were “defective,” rendering the entire search and seizure illegal.
It’s evident that the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has a track record of disregarding this particular Georgia statute, as they had violated it in another case just months before obtaining the search warrant against Chesebro. This consistent misconduct should not be taken lightly. If the court fails to apply the appropriate remedy, which is exclusion of improperly obtained evidence, the DA’s office will continue to violate the law without consequence.
In light of these egregious violations, Chesebro’s lawyers are urging the court to suppress and exclude any evidence derived from the defective search warrant. They argue that the warrant’s illegality and the subsequent search and seizure make all the evidence inadmissible in court. And they are absolutely right. If we want to uphold justice and protect the rights of individuals, it is crucial that we hold law enforcement and prosecutors accountable for their actions.
The fact that Chesebro could potentially evade prosecution based on these technicalities is a clear example of how important it is to strengthen and protect our legal system. The law exists to ensure fairness and prevent abuse of power. It is disheartening to see prosecutors disregarding the rules they are meant to uphold. This case serves as a wake-up call for our judiciary to carefully examine the actions of law enforcement and hold them accountable when they overstep their boundaries.
The potential invalidation of evidence in Chesebro’s case raises significant doubts about the credibility of the charges brought against him and others involved. It is a reminder to all of us that even those who are politically aligned with Trump can face unjust persecution. Whether you support Trump or not, it should concern every American when our legal system is manipulated for political purposes.
In the end, justice must prevail. The court must carefully consider the arguments made by Chesebro’s attorneys and ensure that the evidence obtained through the defective search warrant is suppressed and excluded from the prosecution’s case. It is essential for our legal system to uphold the law, even when it may have political implications.
