Legal AF by MeidasTouch MAJOR DECISION in Trump Georgia RICO Case JUST ISSUED
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Mar 13, 2024 In a pivotal legal ruling, a judge has dismissed six counts from the Georgia RICO case against Donald Trump, citing insufficient details regarding alleged oath violations. Key parts of the indictment remain intact, including 161 overt acts linked to a controversial phone call. The hosts discuss the implications of the ruling, emphasizing the valuable evidence the phone call represents. They also explore the possibility of reindictment, procedural defenses available to Trump, and what to expect in the upcoming legal proceedings.
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Indictment Largely Survives Motions
- Judge Scott McAfee granted special demurs dismissing six standalone counts but left the 161 overt acts and racketeering conspiracy intact.
- The ruling preserves the core RICO allegations while trimming specific counts tied to alleged oath violations.
Phone Call Evidence Still Central
- The phone call where Trump asked Georgia officials to "find" votes remains an overt act in the RICO conspiracy counts.
- That recorded call still serves as direct evidence linking Trump to the alleged conspiracy.
Lack Of Oath Detail Dooms Specific Counts
- McAfee found the indictment lacked sufficient detail about which specific oath was alleged to have been solicited to be violated.
- The judge cited precedent requiring clearer allegation of the predicate felony elements to sustain those counts.