Former President Donald Trump faces potential charges in Georgia as a grand jury reviews a report for a possible case against him. His legal team appeals to block the report’s release, stemming from an investigation into election result overturning efforts.Trump’s lawyers also seek to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from handling any case against him. No immediate response from Willis’ office.
The special purpose grand jury, empaneled in 2022, interviewed 75 witnesses and holds authority to recommend charges, awaiting review by a standard grand jury.Previously, Trump’s team filed a 500-page submission to quash the report, questioning the grand jury’s process. Willis’ office countered those arguments.
Trump’s attorneys point out the delay in Judge McBurney’s ruling on their initial motion to quash, suggesting anomalies due to Trump’s status.The investigation traces back to a recorded phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State urging to “find 11,780 votes.”
Trump denies wrongdoing, defending the call as “perfect” and accusing Willis of political bias. He faces charges in other cases, pleading not guilty.
