Political Gabfest
Georgia v. The Trump 19
Aug 17, 2023
Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Journalist at The New York Times, joins the hosts to discuss the indictment of Trump and co-defendants for election interference in Georgia. They also touch on a climate lawsuit in Montana and the devastating impact of wildfires in Maui. Additionally, they explore the lawsuit of Michael Oher against his 'Blind Side' parents.
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- Former President Trump and 18 others have been indicted for a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia, using the Rico statute to tie together various acts of criminal behavior.
- A state court ruled in favor of children in Montana, granting them the right to fight against laws neglecting climate change in permitting for fossil fuel projects, while a devastating fire in Maui underscores the urgent challenges and impacts of the climate crisis.
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The Georgia Indictments and Rico Statute
A grand jury in Georgia has indicted former President Trump and 18 others for a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in the state, using the Rico statute to tie together various acts of criminal behavior. The indictment accuses them of altering vote counts, pressuring officials, creating and distributing false documents, and accessing secure voting equipment. The use of the Rico statute allows the prosecutor to tell a comprehensive story and may impact the upcoming presidential election in Georgia.
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