Morning Wire Legal Pitfalls of the Fulton County Case | 8.27.23
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Aug 27, 2023 This week, former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy, a contributing editor at National Review, breaks down the complex legal landscape of the Fulton County case against Donald Trump and his associates. He examines the broad RICO charges and the legal difficulties in linking state and federal laws. Andy discusses the roles of co-defendants like Mark Meadows and Rudy Giuliani, and draws historical parallels to past electoral disputes. He also addresses the constitutional implications and potential outcomes of this high-stakes legal battle.
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Repurposed Narrative
- The Fulton County case against Trump seems to repurpose the January 6th Committee's narrative.
- It alleges a unified scheme to retain power, using RICO charges to connect disparate events.
Varying Roles
- The 19 defendants in the Fulton County case had varying roles and understandings of their actions.
- The case could be broken down into smaller, more focused cases, clarifying individual involvement.
1960 Hawaii Election
- The 1960 Hawaii election had a situation with competing elector slates.
- Nixon, as Vice President, ultimately validated Kennedy's victory despite having a Nixon slate.