The Fulton County case against former President Donald Trump continues to provide the American public with a lot of surprises…and now another sharp turn in the case has just been made.
In a shocking move that could change the trajectory of the entire case, Trump’s attorney has hinted at a potential transfer of the proceedings to a federal court.
This decision would have far-reaching implications for all 19 defendants in this case.
BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump has just informed the judge in the Georgia election interference case that he might attempt to transfer the state case to federal court, potentially using federal official immunity protections to have the charges dropped. pic.twitter.com/qsPUKvNY2H
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) September 7, 2023
It is not unexpected that Trump’s lead counsel, Steven H. Sadow, filed a document with Judge Scott McAfee’s office indicating the possibility of removal to federal court.
The notice must be officially filed within 30 days post his arraignment, and given that he pleaded not guilty on August 31st, 2023, this timeframe has already begun ticking down.
MSNBC pointed out that even though it appears as if Trump may seek removal to federal court, it is still unclear what path forward will be pursued in the long run as numerous motions from different defendants further complicate matters.
From Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell pushing for speedy trial to Mark Meadows and four other defendants citing their roles as federal officials or those working under them – there are many hurdles yet to cross before any resolution can be reached in this case.
Trump’s potential shift to federal court offers a more favorable environment for claims of immunity due to its wider jury pool which leans politically rightward compared with Fulton County’s courts.
Furthermore, it could potentially make things easier for Trump since he was acting in his capacity as a federal official during the events in question – specifically as President of the United States.
Judge McAfee has previously expressed skepticism about District Attorney Fani Willis’ plan to try all 19 defendants simultaneously however, no one can deny that transferring to a more lenient venue would result in an outcome favorable towards Trump and his team considering their political background and connections.
Given how unpredictable this situation has been so far, only time will tell whether or not the transfer actually takes place and what impact it might have on the rest of the proceedings against former President Donald Trump and other 18 individuals involved in Georgia election subversion case.
