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Opening Arguments

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Aug 25, 2023
01:05:40
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Exploring the legal implications of moving the trial to federal court, recent arrests, Mark Meadows' removal hearing, and Cheesebrow's motion for a speedy trial. The hosts also discuss presidential pardons, false facts in court, and the interesting character of Matthew Calamari in the Trump Organization.
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Quick takeaways

  • Key takeaway 1: Kenneth Cheesebrow has requested a speedy trial in Fulton County, Georgia, with a trial date proposed by October 31, 2023, which challenges the state's requested trial date of March 2024.
  • Key takeaway 2: Jeff Clark and Mark Meadows, two key figures in the efforts to overturn the election results, have had their requests for removal to federal court denied, with Judge Steve C. Jones ruling against Clark, citing that a criminal indictment is not a civil case.

Deep dives

The Lawyers' Speedy Trial Gambit

Kenneth Cheesebrow, a key player in the scheme to use fake electors, has requested a speedy trial in Fulton County. According to Georgia law, if the state does not begin trial within two terms of court, the defendant must be released. Cheesebrow's motion pushed for a trial date by October 31, 2023. However, DA Fawni Willis has countered by requesting a trial date in March 2024. In response, Cheesebrow's lawyers have filed a motion demanding a speedy trial and challenging the state's requested trial date. The court is yet to make a final decision.

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