Key takeaways:
- Mark Meadows took the stand in federal court to move his Georgia state racketeering case to federal court.
- Meadows argued that the allegations covered by the state-level indictment against him related to his official duties in former President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The move is a “high-stakes gamble” and the outcome of the case will be closely watched as it could have major implications for the future of the prosecution.
Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows took the stand in federal court on Monday in an effort to move his Georgia state racketeering case to federal court. Meadows is one of several people charged in Fulton County over alleged election interference who wants their case moved to federal court.
Meadows argued that the allegations covered by the state-level indictment against him related to his official duties in former President Donald Trump’s administration. He believes this should allow him to fight the charges at the federal level.
The move comes with great risks for Meadows, defense attorneys and former prosecutors told TPM. However, if successful, it could potentially sway the federal judge to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ case against him to federal court, where it could then be ripe for dismissal.
Harry Sandick, a defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, told TPM that the move is a “high-stakes gamble”. The federal judge will now need to consider the evidence presented and decide whether or not to move the case to federal court.
Meadows’ testimony on Monday is the latest development in the ongoing saga of the Georgia state prosecution. The outcome of the case will be closely watched as it could have major implications for the future of the prosecution.
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