Moving the case would allow Trump to argue that he is immune from state prosecution because the actions alleged in the 13-count Fulton County indictment all fell under the purview of his role as pr…
Former President Donald Trump may try to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court, his lawyer said in a court filing Thursday.
“President Trump hereby notifies the Court that he may seek removal of his prosecution to federal court,” Steven Sadow, the 77-year-old former president’s lead lawyer in the case, said in aTrump can formally request the move within 30 days of his arraignment, which occurred on Aug.
Trump is accused of violating Georgia’s anti-racketeering law, conspiracy, filing false documents, making false statements and asking a public official to violate their oath of office so he could remain in power despite losing the 2020 presidential election.
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