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The Trump Indictment in Georgia

Aug 17, 2023
Former President Donald Trump, facing his fourth criminal case, examines the extensive charges against him in the Georgia indictment. We explore his potential defenses in the Rico case, sequencing and severance in the trial, and whether the case can be removed to federal court.
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  • The Trump indictment in Georgia covers a wide range of defendants and offenses, attacking the legal foundation of the nation's legitimacy and government.
  • Trump's likely defenses in this case are unlikely to succeed, as the First Amendment does not protect criminal actions and the advice of counsel defense requires good faith and independent counsel.

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Overview of the Trump Indictment

Former President Donald Trump, along with 18 others including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, has been indicted in Atlanta for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The indictment accuses them of engaging in a sweeping criminal enterprise involving false election results, pressuring state officials, breaching voting data, and perjury. This indictment is considered significant as it attacks the legal foundation of the nation's legitimacy and government. The case is comprehensive, covering a wide range of defendants and offenses, and is seen as an insurance against pardons if another Republican takes office.

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