Staff Reports
Trump’s lawyers have asked to have the charges against him dismissed in the election case in Fulton County, Georgia. The move is based on the arguments made by his co-defendant, Rudy Giuliani. Kenneth Chesebro, who is another defendant, had also asked to have the charges dismissed.
Notably, both Chesebro and Giuliani represented Trump during his attempt to challenge the results of the presidential election and look into allegations of fraud. The two men faced 13 charges, with seven overlapping counts.
The court filings are the first time former President Trump has formally moved to dismiss charges against him in the sprawling indictment handed down in Fulton County last month. https://t.co/evn9BC1pFe
— NBC News (@NBCNews) September 12, 2023
All of the individuals charged in connection with the case have been accused of violating Georgia's RICO Act. The District Attorney of Fulton County, Fani Willis, argued that the actions of the defendants, who were involved in challenging the results of the presidential election in 2020, constituted a criminal enterprise.
The arguments presented by Chesebro and Giuliani highlight the issues with the indictment. They state that it fails to provide adequate notice of the charges, and it mixes criminal acts with protected speech. Additionally, Chesebro argues that state law should cede to federal law, which is the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on supremacy.
The case has garnered widespread attention due to the legal proceedings, and it is likely to be televised as a result of a ruling made by Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee in Fulton County. Nevertheless, the prosecution has asked the court to prevent the public from identifying the jurors.
The case has been widely followed by the media and has sparked controversy. Both parties are preparing for a lengthy legal battle.
