Posted 10/6/2023, 3:22:00 PM
Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges Against Pro-Trump Lawyer, Cites Monty Python
- Judge denies pro-Trump lawyer's motion to dismiss racketeering charges, references Monty Python sketch
- Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro argued prosecutor's paperwork issue invalidated indictment
- Judge said law on filing oaths didn't apply to prosecutor hired for this case
- Georgia law says official acts valid despite not filing oath, except in specific cases
- Judge said motion failed to show how prosecutor's actions caused prejudice
- Chesebro faces 7 felony charges, pleaded not guilty, trial starts Oct. 20