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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:04:00 PM

Ex-DOJ Official Claims Georgia Voter Fraud Letter Was Within Job Duties

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within scope of duties in Georgia case, lawyer argues
Clark wrote letter falsely claiming voter fraud in Georgia after 2020 election
DOJ officials told Clark claim was false and letter outside his authority
Clark seeking to move criminal case from state to federal court
Clark identified as unindicted co-conspirator in Trump election scheme case

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8/9/2023

Georgia prosecutor expected to present Trump election case to grand jury next week

Main Topic: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis expected to present her case to a grand jury regarding former President Donald Trump's alleged efforts to overturn his election loss in Georgia. Key Points: 1. Willis has been conducting a sprawling investigation into coordinated attempts to unlawfully alter the outcome of the 2020 elections by Trump and his allies in Georgia. 2. Security around the Fulton County courthouse has been heightened ahead of possible charges against Trump and others. 3. Trump has accused Willis of pursuing a politically motivated "witch hunt" and has repeatedly denied wrongdoing in the Georgia case.

8/14/2023

Witnesses in Trump election probe spotted at Georgia courthouse ahead of possible indictments

Main Topic: Testimony and potential indictments in the probe into whether former President Donald Trump and his allies interfered with the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Key Points: 1. Key witnesses have been testifying at the Fulton County courthouse, suggesting that indictments may be sought soon. 2. A docket briefly appeared on the court website indicating that Trump had been charged, but it was later removed and deemed inaccurate. 3. Witnesses, including former state Sen. Jen Jordan and state Rep. Bee Nguyen, have testified before the grand jury, and there are signs that the grand jury is moving quickly.

8/14/2023

Trump live updates: Fulton County grand jury returns 10 indictments in 2020 election probe for Georgia

Main Topic: Fulton County probe of the 2020 election and potential charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies. Key Points: 1. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. 2. A grand jury has delivered 10 indictments, but it is unclear which individuals have been charged. 3. Trump's allies, including Rudy Giuliani, may also be subjects of the investigation.

8/15/2023

Trump's Georgia indictment and all about the viral song 'Rich Man in Richmond': Morning Rundown

Main Topic: Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants charged in Georgia for efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Key Points: 1. Former President Trump and his allies have been charged with racketeering and conspiracy in their attempts to overturn the election. 2. Arrest warrants have been issued for Trump and his co-defendants. 3. This is the fourth time Trump has been indicted in the past four and a half months.

8/15/2023

Mark Meadows seeks to move Fulton County case to federal court

Main Topic: Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows seeks to move the Georgia 2020 election probe case to federal court. Key Points: 1. Meadows argues that the charges in the indictment pertain to actions he took while serving in the Trump administration. 2. Moving the case to federal court could result in a more favorable jury pool for defendants and no cameras in the courtroom. 3. Meadows intends to file a motion to dismiss the indictment and his lawyers argue that his actions were within the scope of his duties as chief of staff.

9/8/2023

Georgia grand jury recommends indicting Trump, Graham, Perdue, and Loeffler for 2020 election interference

Former President Donald Trump may request for the Georgia election case, in which he and his allies were indicted for attempting to overturn the election results, to be moved to federal court.

9/12/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Georgia Election Interference Charges, Echoing Co-Defendants' Arguments

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have filed court papers attempting to dismiss charges against him in the Georgia election interference case, adopting arguments put forth by his co-defendants accused of violating Georgia's RICO Act and other crimes in an alleged effort to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in the state.

9/15/2023

Trump and 17 Others Avoid Trial in Georgia Election Interference Case, But Negative News May Still Hurt

Former President Donald Trump could be devastated by a judge's decision to sever the Georgia election interference case, as it allows for a separate trial where evidence incriminating him will be continuously highlighted.

9/15/2023

Justice Department Opposes Trump Bid to Remove Judge from Election Case

The Justice Department is challenging former President Donald Trump's efforts to disqualify the Washington judge presiding over the case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 election, stating there is "no valid basis" for her recusal.

9/29/2023

Judge Again Blocks Attempt to Move Georgia Election Interference Case Against Jeffrey Clark to Federal Court

Former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark's attempt to move his Georgia charges to federal court has been denied by a judge, rejecting his argument that he was acting as a federal official and therefore entitled to immunity.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 4:04:00 PM

Ex-DOJ Official Claims Georgia Voter Fraud Letter Was Within Job Duties

Ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark acted within scope of duties in Georgia case, lawyer argues
Clark wrote letter falsely claiming voter fraud in Georgia after 2020 election
DOJ officials told Clark claim was false and letter outside his authority
Clark seeking to move criminal case from state to federal court
Clark identified as unindicted co-conspirator in Trump election scheme case

apnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/9/2023

Georgia prosecutor expected to present Trump election case to grand jury next week

8/14/2023

Witnesses in Trump election probe spotted at Georgia courthouse ahead of possible indictments

8/14/2023

Trump live updates: Fulton County grand jury returns 10 indictments in 2020 election probe for Georgia

8/15/2023

Trump's Georgia indictment and all about the viral song 'Rich Man in Richmond': Morning Rundown

8/15/2023

Mark Meadows seeks to move Fulton County case to federal court

9/8/2023

Georgia grand jury recommends indicting Trump, Graham, Perdue, and Loeffler for 2020 election interference

Former President Donald Trump may request for the Georgia election case, in which he and his allies were indicted for attempting to overturn the election results, to be moved to federal court.

9/12/2023

Trump Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Georgia Election Interference Charges, Echoing Co-Defendants' Arguments

9/15/2023

Trump and 17 Others Avoid Trial in Georgia Election Interference Case, But Negative News May Still Hurt

9/15/2023

Justice Department Opposes Trump Bid to Remove Judge from Election Case

9/29/2023

Judge Again Blocks Attempt to Move Georgia Election Interference Case Against Jeffrey Clark to Federal Court