Court Rejects Meadows' Attempt to Move Georgia Election Interference Case to Federal Court
Former Trump Chief of Staff's Motion Denied
Eleventh Circuit Appeals Court Dismisses Move Request
A federal appeals court has rejected former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move his Georgia election interference criminal case to federal court. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that the case should remain in state court. This is a setback for Meadows, who has been accused of pressuring Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
In his motion, Meadows argued that the case should be moved to federal court because it involves issues of federal law. However, the appeals court panel disagreed, holding that the case primarily involves state law violations. The panel also noted that Meadows has not shown that he would be unable to receive a fair trial in state court.
Meadows' legal team has indicated that they plan to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. However, it is unclear whether the Supreme Court will agree to hear the case. In the meantime, Meadows' trial is scheduled to begin in Fulton County Superior Court on September 19, 2023.
The decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals is a significant victory for Georgia prosecutors. It means that Meadows will have to face the charges against him in state court, where he is more likely to be convicted. The decision also sends a strong message that federal courts will not tolerate attempts to interfere with state elections.
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