Judge denies Sidney Powell’s request to dismiss charges in Trump’s Georgia election subversion case.
Judge Denies Sidney Powell’s Motion to Dismiss Charges in Racketeering Indictment
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rejects Claims of Prosecutorial Misconduct
A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, delivered a blow to Sidney Powell on Thursday by denying her motion to dismiss the charges in the sweeping racketeering indictment. This decision, made by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, came during a hearing where various pretrial motions were discussed ahead of the upcoming trial.
Powell’s lawyer had argued that there was prosecutorial misconduct involved in the case, but Judge McAfee dismissed these claims. The trial is set to begin on October 20, with jury selection taking place on that day.
Back in August, Powell, along with Kenneth Chesebro and 17 others, including former President Donald Trump, were indicted on charges of racketeering. The indictment alleges a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 election in Georgia.
“I don’t see that as clearing just a procedural bar of being something that’s under the Court’s authority,” Judge McAfee stated when denying Powell’s motion.
Both Powell and Chesebro have requested a speedy trial and will be tried separately from the other defendants. Their jury trial is scheduled for October 23.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Why did Judge Scott McAfee deny Sidney Powell’s motion to dismiss the charges?
A recent development in the legal battle surrounding Sidney Powell’s involvement in a racketeering indictment has seen a Fulton County Superior Court Judge deny her motion to dismiss the charges. The ruling, delivered by Judge Scott McAfee, occurred during a hearing where various pretrial motions were discussed ahead of the impending trial.
Powell’s attorney had argued that there was prosecutorial misconduct in the case, but Judge McAfee rejected these claims. The trial is now scheduled to commence on October 20, with jury selection taking place on that day.
The charges against Powell, along with Kenneth Chesebro and 17 others, including former President Donald Trump, stem from an August indictment accusing them of racketeering. The indictment alleges a conspiracy to undermine the 2020 election in Georgia.
“I don’t see that as clearing just a procedural bar of being something that’s under the Court’s authority,” Judge McAfee stated in reference to the denial of Powell’s motion.
Both Powell and Chesebro have requested a speedy trial and will be tried separately from the other defendants. Their jury trial is set for October 23.
As this is an ongoing case, further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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