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Georgia grand jury recommends indicting Trump, Graham on election interference charges

  • Special grand jury recommended indicting Trump on 3 charges related to overturning 2020 election
  • Jury also recommended indicting Sen. Lindsey Graham and 37 others not charged by DA
  • Report reveals jury votes, insights into parts of investigation typically secret
  • Jury unanimously agreed no widespread fraud in Georgia's 2020 vote, contrary to Trump claims
  • Grand jury had subpoena power to compel testimony from reluctant witnesses
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Relevant topic timeline:
Main Topic: Investigation into Donald Trump Key Points: 1. Donald Trump received a letter notifying him that he is the target of a grand jury examining the Jan. 6 riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election. 2. Trump has already been indicted in Florida for allegedly mishandling national secrets and in New York for a case involving payments to Stormy Daniels. 3. Trump's lawyers have met with prosecutors and expect an indictment. Former Rep. Mo Brooks claims Trump asked him to overturn the 2020 election but has not been contacted by the special counsel.
Main Topic: Georgia judge denies Trump's attempt to halt investigation into election interference Key Points: 1. Judge McBurney denies Trump's and Cathleen Latham's legal standing to block the investigation. 2. McBurney states that being the subject of a criminal investigation does not provide a basis for halting it. 3. Trump can raise concerns about the investigation's constitutionality and performance after potential indictment.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump indicted on charges of conspiracy and obstruction of the 2020 presidential election. Key Points: 1. Trump is accused of conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the election by using false claims of election fraud. 2. The indictment alleges that Trump attempted to obstruct the electoral vote process and impede the congressional proceeding on January 6. 3. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and called the indictment "fake," accusing the special counsel of misconduct.
Main Topic: Trump indictment in the 2020 election interference investigation Key Points: 1. Garland praises Jack Smith for following the facts in the Trump probe. 2. A speedy trial for Trump in the election probe may benefit the government. 3. The third Trump indictment includes six unnamed co-conspirators.
Main Topic: Former President Trump indicted for efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and subvert lawful votes. Key Points: 1. Three conspiracies: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct the election's official proceeding, and conspiracy against voting rights. 2. Six co-conspirators: Six unnamed individuals, including Rudy Giuliani, assisted Trump in his efforts. 3. Seven states and seven lawmakers: Trump pressed officials in seven states to change electoral votes and reached out to seven lawmakers to slow down the certification process.
Main Topic: Indictment of former President Donald Trump and his alleged co-conspirators in relation to the January 6th Capitol attack. Key Points: 1. The indictment includes six unnamed co-conspirators, five of whom are believed to be Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, and Kenneth Chesebro. 2. Rudy Giuliani is identified as "co-conspirator 1" and is accused of spreading knowingly false claims and pursuing strategies that Trump's campaign attorneys would not. 3. John Eastman is identified as "co-conspirator 2" and is accused of devising a strategy to obstruct the certification of the presidential election using the Vice President's ceremonial role.
Main Topic: Criminal charges filed against a former Republican attorney general candidate and a supporter of former President Donald Trump in Michigan for accessing and tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. Key Points: 1. Matthew DePerno, endorsed by Trump in his run for Michigan attorney general, charged with undue possession of a voting machine and conspiracy. 2. Daire Rendon, a former Republican state representative, charged with conspiracy to commit undue possession of a voting machine and false pretenses. 3. Charges come as part of the ongoing legal consequences faced by individuals who embraced Trump's false claim of a stolen election.
Main Topic: Donald Trump is accused of defrauding the United States. Key Points: 1. Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of conspiring to defraud the country and prevent the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden. 2. This is the first time a former president has faced charges for trying to overturn a free and fair election. 3. The indictment lists three conspiracies, six unnamed co-conspirators, and seven states where Trump pressed officials to subvert election results.
Main Topic: Indictment and legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump Key Points: 1. Former Vice President Mike Pence denounces Trump's "crackpot lawyers" and asserts that anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president. 2. Secret Service is working with Capitol Police and local authorities to ensure Trump's safety during his arraignment. 3. Special counsel Jack Smith asks for a conflict of interest hearing in the classified documents case, while Trump's lawyer John Eastman declines a plea deal and plans to go to trial.
Main Topic: Trump's indictment in the 2020 election interference probe Key Points: 1. Trump accuses federal prosecutors of political persecution 2. Legal analyst highlights proof of 'intent' as the most damning part of the indictment 3. Pence comments on the indictment and faces criticism from Trump
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump faces a new indictment alleging he tried to undermine democracy by overturning the 2020 election. Key Points: 1. Trump remains the leading GOP candidate for the 2024 presidential nomination despite the indictment. 2. The indictment accuses Trump of conspiracy-related charges and attempting to obstruct the vote-certification process. 3. Trump's supporters view the indictments as politically motivated and believe they help solidify his standing with the Republican base.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's arraignment on charges related to his attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential election. Key Points: 1. Trump is facing charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction, and conspiracy against the right to vote. 2. This is the third time Trump will be arraigned on criminal charges, and the third time a former president will face charges. 3. Security has been tightened around the courthouse, and there may be protests from both supporters and detractors of Trump.
Main Topic: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis presenting her 2020 election interference case to a grand jury. Key Points: 1. Increased security measures outside the Fulton County Courthouse indicate a major development in the case. 2. Willis has sent subpoenas to witnesses, including former Georgia State Sen. Jen Jordan and State Rep. Bee Nguyen. 3. The investigation includes Trump's efforts to pressure Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, as well as a scheme involving alternate presidential electors.
Main Topic: High security outside a Georgia courthouse indicates Trump's next indictment could be looming. Key Points: 1. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will soon be presenting her 2020 election interference case to a grand jury. 2. Willis has previously indicated that her office could seek indictments in the first half of August. 3. Subpoenas have been sent to witnesses, indicating that significant developments are expected in the case.
Main Topic: Federal grand jury meeting indicates ongoing investigation into alleged 2020 election interference. Key Points: 1. The federal grand jury that indicted former President Donald Trump is meeting again, suggesting that the investigation is ongoing. 2. The indictment accuses Trump of using "unlawful means" to try to stay in power with the help of six co-conspirators. 3. Five of the alleged co-conspirators have been identified, including Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, Jeffrey Clark, and Kenneth Chesebro.
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.
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.
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.
Main Topic: Indictment in Fulton County investigation into alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election by Donald Trump and his allies. Key Points: 1. A grand jury returned an indictment in the investigation led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. 2. The indictment includes a total of 10 charges, but the defendants and specific charges have not been disclosed yet. 3. The charges stem from a two-year investigation into whether Trump and his allies coordinated efforts to unlawfully alter the outcome of the 2020 elections.
Main Topic: Trump indicted on racketeering and conspiracy charges in connection with the 2020 election Key Points: 1. Georgia grand jury indicts Trump on racketeering and conspiracy charges 2. Charges are related to the 2020 election 3. Trump's indictment is a significant development in ongoing legal battles surrounding the election.
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.
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.
Main Topic: The potential consequences of the new indictment of Donald Trump in Georgia for his 2024 presidential campaign. Key Points: 1. Winning Georgia in 2024 is crucial for Trump's chances of returning to the White House. 2. Continuous indictment coverage could push moderate Republican and independent voters in Georgia further away from Trump. 3. Trump's ongoing legal woes and the divide between him and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp could work against him in a general election.
Main Topic: The names and addresses of grand jury members who indicted Donald Trump and his co-defendants on state racketeering charges have been posted on a fringe website featuring violent rhetoric. Key Points: 1. The names and addresses of grand jury members were posted on a fringe website known for violent rhetoric. 2. The Fulton County District Attorney's Office declined to comment on the situation. 3. The grand jurors have faced threats and additional security measures have been implemented.
Main Topic: Kenneth Chesebro's presence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 and his indictment related to efforts to keep Trump in power. Key Points: 1. Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer associated with Trump's campaign, was present at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to public source videos and confirmation from acquaintances. 2. Chesebro has been indicted, along with Trump and 17 others, in Fulton County, Georgia, on charges related to the effort to keep Trump in power despite losing the 2020 election. 3. Chesebro is recognized as one of the unindicted co-conspirators in the federal charges against Trump for interfering with the 2020 election and the peaceful transfer of power.
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Special counsel overseeing the investigation into Hunter Biden plans to seek a grand jury indictment of the president's son before the end of September, according to a court filing.
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Former President Donald Trump plans to move his Georgia election trial to federal court within the next 30 days, potentially allowing him to claim immunity from prosecution and expand the pool of potential jurors.
Georgia prosecutor accuses Republican congressman Jim Jordan of interfering in the state's criminal case against former President Donald Trump, who was indicted last month on charges related to his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, according to Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County.
The special grand jury investigating the 2020 presidential election in Georgia has recommended charges against Republican Senators Lindsey Graham, David Perdue, and Kelly Loeffler for their involvement in efforts to overturn the election.
A Georgia grand jury report reveals that Senator Lindsey Graham narrowly avoided being charged in an election interference case against former President Trump, as the split vote among jurors made a conviction unlikely.
Former President Donald Trump is currently facing four criminal trials, including state charges in Georgia, federal charges in Washington, DC, a federal classified-documents case in Florida, and state business-fraud charges in New York.
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have criminal charges against him in the Georgia 2020 election interference case dismissed.
The latest ruling in the Georgia 2020 election case, which allows two defendants to be tried separately from Donald Trump, could pose significant challenges for the former president, as he will not have a voice in the first trial where his alleged influence over other defendants will be highlighted.
Michigan defendants accused in a fake elector scheme are seeking to have criminal charges thrown out after the state attorney general acknowledged that they genuinely believed Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
Georgia bail bondsman Scott Hall, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election racketeering case, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to tampering with electronic ballot markers and tabulating machines in a plea deal that sentenced him to five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.