Ex-Trump Officials Meadows and Clark Face Legal Setback in Attempt to Halt Fulton County Criminal Cases Linked to Georgia Election Fraud Accusations, Judge Rules Against Delay

Former Trump officials Meadows and Clark face legal setback in halting their Georgia election fraud cases; Judge rejects delay, DA Willis insists on state jurisdiction, while federal move fails, raising possibility of arrest.

Two ex-Trump officials, Mark Meadows and Jeffrey Clark are accused of Georgia election fraud. (PHOTO: The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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Legal Setback for Ex-Trump Officials Meadows and Clark as Attempts to Halt Fulton County Cases Linked to Georgia Election Fraud Dismissed

Two ex-Trump officials, Mark Meadows and Jeffrey Clark, faced a quick legal blow as they tried to stop their criminal cases in Fulton County alongside Donald Trump. According to Politico, they are accused of Georgia election fraud. The judge, Steve Jones, dismissed their attempts to delay arrest, ruling in favor of District Attorney Fani Willis. She insists the Georgia election fraud cases remain in state court until federal jurisdiction is decided.

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Judge Denies Shifting of Georgia Election Fraud Cases for Meadows and Clark; Arrest Possible Amid Ongoing Federal Jurisdiction Discussions

Meadows and Clark’s hopes to shift their Georgia election fraud cases to federal courts were denied by Judge Jones, as reported. This means they could be arrested even as federal jurisdiction discussions are ongoing. Willis strongly countered the officials’ moves, noting that federal courts rarely interfere with state prosecutions unless harassment is evident. She emphasized that Trump willingly surrendered to state authorities, and other defendants have followed suit.

According to Forbes, these rulings are Willis’ first key responses since charging Trump and 18 others for conspiring Georgia election fraud. Her goal is to put Trump on trial by March 4, amidst other defendants attempting to alter trial timelines and venues. Trump, who hasn’t stated his trial timeline preference, continues to criticize the case on social media. He is set to turn himself in for booking following last week’s indictment on charges like racketeering.

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