Differing opinions among Fulton County’s Trump trial jurors.
The Divided Outlook of Fulton County Residents on Trump’s Racketeering Trial
The residents of Fulton County, Georgia, who may potentially serve on the jury for former President Donald Trump’s racketeering trial, hold deep divisions in their perspectives.
Some individuals interviewed view the treatment of the former president as a travesty, while others believe it was a long time coming.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis presented a 98-page grand jury indictment on August 14, charging President Trump with 13 counts of racketeering for his efforts to challenge Georgia’s 2020 vote count in favor of Joe Biden. Additionally, 18 co-defendants face a total of 41 counts in this case.
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The Epoch Times conducted interviews with individuals in shopping areas near I-285, the beltway surrounding Atlanta. Most of those interviewed were registered voters and residents of Fulton County, making them eligible for the jury pool.
Skyler Christian, a celebrity barber with a clientele that includes athletes, entertainers, and politicians, expressed amusement at Trump’s indictment. As a Republican, he strongly disagrees with the way the former president is being treated.
Trump’s indictment by a grand jury, led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, utilizes RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) laws originally designed to target gangsters and drug lords.
“This ain’t no organized gang,” Christian remarked. He believes they are trying to portray it as such.
Helena Hunt, a mental health counselor who views the indictment as a long time coming, hopes it will restore honor to the voting system. She expresses a desire for the events of the last election, with claims of vote tampering, to be sorted out and for people to regain faith in the government and voting process.
Jeff Rosengarten, a semi-retired individual and owner of Ali’s Cookies, considers the indictment to be a political move. He compares it to candidates requesting recounts and believes it is a way to prevent Trump from returning to office.
Rosengarten, a former New Yorker, understands Trump’s manner of speaking and sees it as a reflection of his background. He finds the situation frustrating and believes people are tired of it. He also questions how a U.S. senator and vice president, referring to Hunter Biden, accumulated a fortune of $10 million.
Georgia’s Reputation on the Line
Diane Barton expresses her satisfaction with the state taking a stand, but emphasizes that the trial’s conduct will determine its impact. She hopes it will be conducted in a way that makes Americans and citizens of Georgia proud, rather than resulting in embarrassment.
Erricken Carr, a contractor, considers the trial a waste of taxpayers’ money in Fulton County. He believes RICO laws are meant for indicting gangsters and is skeptical of using them against government officials. He believes that as citizens, Americans should have a certain level of respect and not pursue charges against former presidents. He supports Trump as a businessman and appreciates his pro-business policies.
Sadie Gennert, while not in the potential jury pool due to residing in Cobb County, expresses shock at the indictment. She admits to not being deeply involved in politics but believes Trump is in trouble based on what she has heard.
Emilio Moreno, an assistant director in Atlanta’s TV and film industry, appreciates the accountability of even the wealthy and powerful. As an immigrant from Argentina, he compares the political and judicial systems there to a joke. He sees the trial as a sign that the United States is not like the corrupt countries he comes from.
He acknowledges corruption in the U.S. but believes that justice eventually prevails.
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