The Lawfare Podcast

Six Counts Quashed in the Fulton County Case

Mar 14, 2024

Discussing the quashing of charges against Trump in the Fulton County case, the podcast explores legal intricacies, demurrers, and the potential implications for the District Attorney. Speculation on disqualification and appeal, prioritizing therapy and data privacy, and strategic legal victories in a high-profile case are also highlighted.

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Anna Bower

Anthony Michael Kreis

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Quick takeaways

Judge McAfee quashed six counts in the Fulton County case due to insufficient evidence, emphasizing the importance of detailed indictments for legal proceedings.

Analysis of the ruling highlighted the impact on Mark Meadows and speculated on the district attorney's potential strategy moving forward.

Deep dives

Judge McAfee Quashes Charges on Trump's Indictment

Judge Scott McAfee quashed six counts of the Fulton County electoral interference indictment against former President Trump due to lack of specificity in the charges. The ruling related to allegations of soliciting violations of officials' oath of office, which were not adequately explained in the indictment. McAfee's decision prompted discussions on potential outcomes, including Fannie Willis revisiting the grand jury to refine the charges.

Introduction

4min

Navigating Legal Intricacies in Georgia Criminal Procedure

17min

Speculation on Disqualification and Potential Appeal in a Legal Case

3min

Prioritizing what matters with Therapy and Data Privacy Protection

6min

Legal intricacies and strategic victories

17min

Judge McAfee's Timeline and Cyber Attack Impact

6min

On March 13, Judge McAfee released an order quashing six counts in the Fulton County electoral interference indictment against former President Trump and his numerous co-defendants. These charges were related to alleged solicitation of violations of oath of office, and Judge McAfee quashed the charges due to insufficient evidence.

To talk over the order and its implications, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Lawfare Legal Fellow Anna Bower and Anthony Michael Kreis for a live recording of the Lawfare Podcast on YouTube. They talked about what exactly a demurrer is and what led Judge McAfee to dismiss these counts. They also talked about what this order could say about how Judge McAfee might rule on the efforts to disqualify Fani Willis, whether it matters that these charges were dismissed, and whether the District Attorney will go back to a grand jury.

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