Georgia Prosecutor Nearing Indictment of Trump in Ongoing Investigation

It is anticipated that a grand jury indictment will be pursued by a Georgia prosecutor in the next few weeks, as she delves into the efforts made by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, initiated the investigation over two years ago following the release of a recorded phone call in January 2021 between Trump and Georgia’s secretary of state.

Willis has hinted strongly that the indictment may be expected sometime between July 31 and August 18, and one of the two grand juries convened on July 11 is likely to oversee the case.

If the Georgia grand jury indicts Trump, it will add to his mounting legal challenges as he campaigns for the presidency. He is already scheduled to stand trial in New York in March on state charges related to hush-money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign, and there’s another federal trial set for May concerning the handling of classified documents. In both cases, Trump maintains his plea of not guilty.

In addition to the Georgia investigation, the Justice Department is also conducting its own inquiry into Trump’s role in attempting to halt the certification of the 2020 election results leading up to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. There might be some overlap between this federal investigation and the one in Georgia.

Details that have come to light about the Georgia investigation suggest that Willis might be building a case under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, which could potentially allow her to charge several individuals involved in a wide-ranging scheme.

The investigation in Georgia is centered around six main threads:

1. The Phone Calls: Trump’s phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, where he suggested finding enough votes to put him ahead of Joe Biden.

2. Fake Electors: Trump allies coordinated with Georgia Republicans to falsely claim Trump had won, submitting fraudulent certificates to the National Archives and the U.S. Senate.

3. False Claims of Election Fraud: Allegations of widespread election fraud in Georgia made by Trump allies, which have been debunked by state and federal officials.

4. Alleged Attempts to Pressure Election Worker: Harassment of election workers, including false statements made by Giuliani.

5. Election Equipment Accessed: Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell and others accessed election equipment in Coffee County, raising concerns of unauthorized access.

6. U.S. Attorney Resignation: U.S. Attorney BJay Pak’s abrupt resignation after Trump’s call to Raffensperger and Pak’s failure to find evidence of widespread election fraud.

With these ongoing investigations, Trump’s legal situation is becoming increasingly complex and may have significant implications for his political ambitions.

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