Mark Meadows' Bid to Move Georgia Racketeering Case Denied by Judge
Former White House Chief of Staff's Request Rejected
A federal judge on Friday denied former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' request to move the Georgia racketeering case against him to federal court. The ruling is a victory for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is investigating whether Trump and his allies committed crimes in their efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Meadows' Argument
Meadows had argued that the case should be moved to federal court because it involves issues of national security and foreign policy. He also argued that the Fulton County District Attorney's office is politically motivated and that he would not receive a fair trial in Georgia.
Judge's Ruling
In her ruling, Judge Amy Totenberg wrote that Meadows' arguments were "not persuasive." She said that the case does not involve issues of national security or foreign policy and that the Fulton County District Attorney's office is not politically motivated.
Totenberg also said that Meadows has not shown that he would not receive a fair trial in Georgia. She noted that the jurors in the case will be impartial and that the trial will be conducted in accordance with the law.
Next Steps
Meadows' attorneys said they were "disappointed" with the judge's ruling and that they plan to appeal. The case is scheduled to go to trial in January 2024.
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