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Georgia Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Charges Against Trump in Election Case

The Georgia appeals court has upheld the dismissal of charges against President-elect Trump regarding the 2020 election interference case, leaving future prosecution uncertain.

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Updated: Jan 17th, 2025, 7:57 PM ET

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A Georgia appeals court upheld the dismissal of six charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the election interference case, citing insufficient details in the indictment. Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling was affirmed, complicating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ efforts to prosecute the case, as she has been disqualified due to an appearance of impropriety involving a special prosecutor. The Supreme Court of Georgia has been petitioned for a review, while the fate of the case remains uncertain if new prosecutors are appointed or if Willis's appeal is unsuccessful.

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