A Georgia judge rejected a motion by former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants to dismiss charges in the state’s election interference case based on First Amendment arguments. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee ruled that their right to protest the 2020 election results did not shield them from the charges brought by District Attorney Fani Willis’s office. McAfee emphasized that the alleged conduct, including false statements and attempts to overturn election results, went beyond political speech and activity. Trump’s lawyer indicated they would continue to assess their legal options despite the ruling. Read Article
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