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8/15/23 GA Trump Indictment Special: Krystal and Saagar REACT
Aug 15, 2023
National security lawyer Bradley Moss brings his expertise to discuss the Georgia indictment of Donald Trump and 18 others. He delves into the legal complexities of the RICO Act and what it means for those involved in the election manipulation. The conversation highlights the potential impacts on election integrity and the personal toll on defendants. Moss also sheds light on the nuances of legal defenses, including free speech arguments, and the challenges prosecutors face in proving intent and knowledge of falsehood.
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- The Georgia indictment charges against President Trump and his team utilize the state's Racketeer, Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), presenting a legal challenge with potential prison sentences and limited pardon options.
- The extensive evidence provided in the indictment showcases the organized effort of multiple individuals, including Trump, Giuliani, Meadows, and Powell, to deceive and manipulate the election process, making the state trial a media spectacle with potential plea deals and cooperation from peripheral figures.
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Charges filed against Trump and other individuals in Fulton County indictment
A grand jury in Fulton County has returned a true bill of indictment charging 19 individuals, including Donald John Trump, with violations of Georgia law. The indictment accuses them of participating in a criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. The charges include violations of Georgia's racketeer, influenced and corrupt organizations act, also known as RICO. Trump faces 13 different charges, including solicitation of violation of oath by public officer and filing false documents. The indictment is 97 pages long and lists charges against all individuals involved.
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