Trump Wins Key Dismissal in Georgia Election Interference Case

A Georgia judge has dismissed two criminal counts in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and one other count against allies of the former president. The charges related to alleged filing of false documents in federal court.

A Georgia judge has dismissed two criminal counts in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and one other count against allies of the former president. The charges related to alleged filing of false documents in federal court.

Trump Wins Key Dismissal in Georgia Election Interference Case

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled that Georgia prosecutors had no authority to bring the charges, which related to alleged filing of false documents in federal court. "President Trump and his legal team in Georgia have prevailed once again," Trump attorney Steve Sadow said. "The trial court has decided that counts 15 and 27 in the indictment must be quashed/dismissed."

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had charged Trump related to alleged 2020 election interference. Trump pleaded not guilty to all counts. Earlier this year, the judge dismissed six of the charges against Trump, saying Willis failed to allege sufficient detail.

Trump Wins Key Dismissal in Georgia Election Interference Case

The case also was thrown into limbo when it was revealed Willis reportedly had an "improper affair" with Nathan Wade, a prosecutor she hired to help bring the case against Trump. Wade was later removed.

In June, the Georgia Court of Appeals paused the proceedings until it hears the case to disqualify Willis in October, yet another major setback for Willis. The Georgia Court of Appeals said it would hear Trump’s argument to have Willis disqualified on Dec. 5, a month after the 2024 presidential election.

In a separate decision on Thursday, McAfee upheld the racketeering charge in the case, which has been brought against all the defendants.

The dismissals are a significant victory for Trump and his legal team. The former president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in connection with the 2020 election.

Willis has vowed to continue her investigation into Trump's alleged election interference. However, the dismissals and other setbacks have raised questions about the strength of her case.

The Georgia election interference case is one of several legal challenges that Trump is facing. He is also being investigated by the Justice Department for his role in the January 6th Capitol riot.

The outcome of the Georgia case could have significant implications for Trump's political future. If he is convicted, he could be barred from running for office again.