Disbarred US lawyer and former New York City (NYC) mayor Rudy Giuliani reached a deal on Thursday (January 16) that lets him keep his houses and belongings in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise never to defame two election workers in Georgia who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.
A report by the news agency Associated Press early Friday said that the deal resolved all pending litigation against Giuliani, 80, and the former election workers.
The former election workers were identified as Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss.&nbsp;
<h2>'A major milestone...'</h2>
Freeman and Moss won the judgement in 2020 after saying that Giuliani&rsquo;s lies about them following President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s 2020 election loss led to death threats.
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&ldquo;The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong. Today is a major milestone in our journey,&rdquo; they said in a statement.
Freeman and Moss added that they allowed Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise to never defame them.
It is not yet known how much money the former NYC mayor would pay the women.
<h2>'Deal satisfies the judgment but...'</h2>
In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing."
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&ldquo;I am satisfied with and have no grievances relating to the result we have reached,&rdquo; Giuliani said, adding that it allowed him to retain his Manhattan apartment and Florida condominium, as well as all of his personal belongings.
The former NYC mayor also pointed out that no one deserved to be subjected to death threats, harassment or intimidation.
The Associated Press report said that Thursday's deal also led to the cancellation of a trial to decide the ownership of the 80-year-old's Florida condominium and three World Series rings that Giuliani, a prominent New York Yankees fan, had received from the team.
(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing."

Disbarred US lawyer and former New York City (NYC) mayor Rudy Giuliani reached a deal on Thursday (January 16) that lets him keep his houses and belongings in exchange for unspecified compensation and a promise never to defame two election workers in Georgia who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him. A report by the news agency Associated Press early Friday said that the deal resolved all pending litigation against Giuliani, 80, and the former election workers. The former election workers were identified as Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea Moss. 'A major milestone...' Freeman and Moss won the judgement in 2020 after saying that Giuliani’s lies about them following President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss led to death threats. Also read | Rudy Giuliani ordered to give New York apartment, Benz to two Georgia election workers for this reason “The past four years have been a living nightmare. We have fought to clear our names, restore our reputations, and prove that we did nothing wrong. Today is a major milestone in our journey,” they said in a statement. Freeman and Moss added that they allowed Giuliani to retain his property in exchange for compensation and his promise to never defame them. It is not yet known how much money the former NYC mayor would pay the women. 'Deal satisfies the judgment but...' In a statement, Giuliani said that the agreement satisfied the judgment against him but "does not involve an admission of liability or wrongdoing." Also watch | Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy in New York “I am satisfied with and have no grievances relating to the result we have reached,” Giuliani said, adding that it allowed him to retain his Manhattan apartment and Florida condominium, as well as all of his personal belongings. The former NYC mayor also pointed out that no one deserved to be subjected to death threats, harassment or intimidation. The Associated Press report said that Thursday's deal also led to the cancellation of a trial to decide the ownership of the 80-year-old's Florida condominium and three World Series rings that Giuliani, a prominent New York Yankees fan, had received from the team. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia election case: Rudy Giuliani agrees not to defame former state poll workers

In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.&nbsp;

Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November.&nbsp;

<h2>Georgia election case</h2>

On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor&nbsp;after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office&nbsp;removed from the case.&nbsp;

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The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date.

The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest.&nbsp;

However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling.&nbsp;

In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.”

The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden&nbsp;won.&nbsp;

<h2>Classified documents case</h2>

The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office.&nbsp;

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The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself.

The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial.&nbsp;

The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.

In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case. Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November. Georgia election case On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office removed from the case. Also Read | Hush money trial: Stormy Daniels reveals racy details about sexual encounter with Trump The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date. The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling. In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.” The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden won. Classified documents case The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. Also Read | Donald Trump classified documents case delayed indefinitely, experts warn of 'unprecedented' situation The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself. The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial. The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia court agrees to review decision which let DA Fani Willis stay on Trump election case

An Atlanta-area judge, Scott McAfee, dismissed Trump's argument that his efforts to overturn the 2020 election were protected by the First Amendment. This means that the criminal indictment against former president Donald Trump in Georgia stands.

Judge McAfee said, "The defence has not presented, nor is the court able to find, any authority that the speech and conduct alleged is protected political speech."

This decision pushes forward the state racketeering case against Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says that she is ready for a trial potentially as soon as August, but till now, no trial date has been set yet for Trump and his 14 co-defendants.

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This is not the first time Judge McAfee has rejected the First Amendment argument. He has taken similar actions against the pleas of other other defendants in the Georgia case. Other state and federal judges have consistently dismissed claims that Trump's actions were protected political speech.

“After interpreting the indictment’s language liberally in favor of the State as required at this pretrial stage, the Court finds that the Defendants’ expressions and speech are alleged to have been made in furtherance of criminal activity and constitute false statements knowingly and willfully made in matters within a government agency’s jurisdiction which threaten to deceive and harm the government,” McAfee's order read.

Trump's Georgia lawyer, Steve Sadow, said that Trump and other defendants respectfully disagree with the judgment and they will explore further legal options.&nbsp;

“It is significant that the court’s ruling made clear that defendants were not foreclosed from again raising their ‘as-applied challenges at the appropriate time after the establishment of a factual record',” Sadow’s statement said.

During hearings, Sadow contended that Trump's attempts to challenge the Georgia election results were protected political speech. On the other hand, Fulton County prosecutor Donald Wakeford argued that Trump's lies about the election were part of criminal activity with criminal intentions.

An Atlanta-area judge, Scott McAfee, dismissed Trump's argument that his efforts to overturn the 2020 election were protected by the First Amendment. This means that the criminal indictment against former president Donald Trump in Georgia stands.

An Atlanta-area judge, Scott McAfee, dismissed Trump's argument that his efforts to overturn the 2020 election were protected by the First Amendment. This means that the criminal indictment against former president Donald Trump in Georgia stands. Judge McAfee said, "The defence has not presented, nor is the court able to find, any authority that the speech and conduct alleged is protected political speech." This decision pushes forward the state racketeering case against Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says that she is ready for a trial potentially as soon as August, but till now, no trial date has been set yet for Trump and his 14 co-defendants. Also read: Two plead guilty to insider trading related to Trump Media merger This is not the first time Judge McAfee has rejected the First Amendment argument. He has taken similar actions against the pleas of other other defendants in the Georgia case. Other state and federal judges have consistently dismissed claims that Trump's actions were protected political speech. “After interpreting the indictment’s language liberally in favor of the State as required at this pretrial stage, the Court finds that the Defendants’ expressions and speech are alleged to have been made in furtherance of criminal activity and constitute false statements knowingly and willfully made in matters within a government agency’s jurisdiction which threaten to deceive and harm the government,” McAfee's order read. Trump's Georgia lawyer, Steve Sadow, said that Trump and other defendants respectfully disagree with the judgment and they will explore further legal options. “It is significant that the court’s ruling made clear that defendants were not foreclosed from again raising their ‘as-applied challenges at the appropriate time after the establishment of a factual record',” Sadow’s statement said. During hearings, Sadow contended that Trump's attempts to challenge the Georgia election results were protected political speech. On the other hand, Fulton County prosecutor Donald Wakeford argued that Trump's lies about the election were part of criminal activity with criminal intentions.

Judge denies Trump's bid to dismiss Georgia election subversion case

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis. The judge ruled that Willis could continue as long as a co-prosecutor she had a romantic relationship with resigned from the case.

The case against Trump and others, who are charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election in which Joe Biden was elected, will proceed while the appeal is underway.

<h2>What is the case about?</h2>

The co-defendant in the Georgia election subversion case&nbsp;Michael Roman alleged that Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, was improperly benefiting from a romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade. After this, several co-defendants, including Donald Trump sought&nbsp;Willis's disqualification and the dismissal of election subversion charges.

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Willis later admitted to the relationship with Wade but denied any financial benefit.

Judge McAfee's ruling denounced Willis for a "serious lapse in judgment" and added that the relationship tainted the case's integrity with the "appearance of impropriety."

The judge presented the prosecution with an ultimatum: either Wade resigns, or Willis and her office are removed from the case. Wade promptly resigned following the decision.

<h2>What next?</h2>

On Wednesday (March 20), the court approved the defence's motion to appeal and added the allegations against Willis as crucial to the case's integrity. The court would continue proceedings in the election subversion case while Trump and his co-defendants pursue their appeal.

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Trump's legal team has argued that the court did not adequately address the prosecutorial misconduct of Willis and Wade.

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They have announced their intention to escalate the matter to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

The Georgia election interference case is one of four criminal cases Trump faces and has drawn scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the November presidential elections in which Trump is set for a rematch with serving US President Joe Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis.

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis. The judge ruled that Willis could continue as long as a co-prosecutor she had a romantic relationship with resigned from the case. The case against Trump and others, who are charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election in which Joe Biden was elected, will proceed while the appeal is underway. What is the case about? The co-defendant in the Georgia election subversion case Michael Roman alleged that Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, was improperly benefiting from a romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade. After this, several co-defendants, including Donald Trump sought Willis's disqualification and the dismissal of election subversion charges. Also read | Will Donald lose his Trump Tower? New York Attorney General could seize it to cover $454mn civil fraud fine Willis later admitted to the relationship with Wade but denied any financial benefit. Judge McAfee's ruling denounced Willis for a "serious lapse in judgment" and added that the relationship tainted the case's integrity with the "appearance of impropriety." The judge presented the prosecution with an ultimatum: either Wade resigns, or Willis and her office are removed from the case. Wade promptly resigned following the decision. What next? On Wednesday (March 20), the court approved the defence's motion to appeal and added the allegations against Willis as crucial to the case's integrity. The court would continue proceedings in the election subversion case while Trump and his co-defendants pursue their appeal. Also watch | US: Fani Willis kicks off her testimony by accusing attorney of lying × Trump's legal team has argued that the court did not adequately address the prosecutorial misconduct of Willis and Wade. Also read | Georgia election case: Trump prosecutor Fani Willis accuses defence of lying in testimony They have announced their intention to escalate the matter to the Georgia Court of Appeals. The Georgia election interference case is one of four criminal cases Trump faces and has drawn scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the November presidential elections in which Trump is set for a rematch with serving US President Joe Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia election case: Trump, co-defendants get another chance to get prosecutor Fani Willis disqualified

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1) announced plans to carry out a first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza. Biden said the airdrop would take place in the coming days but offered no further specifics. His remarks come after over 100 Palestinians were killed during a confused incident in the Gaza Strip on Thursday.&nbsp;

The lawyer of Donald Trump told a Georgia judge on Friday that Fulton County District Attorney (DA) Fani Willis, who charged the former US president with election interference in the state should be disqualified because she may have lied to the court about her undisclosed affair with the special prosecutor.

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United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1) announced plans to carry out a first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza. Biden said the airdrop would take place in the coming days but offered no further specifics.

United States (US) President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1) announced plans to carry out a first military airdrop of food and supplies into Gaza. Biden said the airdrop would take place in the coming days but offered no further specifics. His remarks come after over 100 Palestinians were killed during a confused incident in the Gaza Strip on Thursday. The lawyer of Donald Trump told a Georgia judge on Friday that Fulton County District Attorney (DA) Fani Willis, who charged the former US president with election interference in the state should be disqualified because she may have lied to the court about her undisclosed affair with the special prosecutor. In other news from around the world, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a 10 year security deal with Ukraine in Kharkiv on Friday, becoming the seventh Western leader to sign a security agreement with the war-torn country. Click on the headlines to read more: US to start airdrops of aid into Gaza in days ahead: Biden United States President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1) said that the country will start airdrops of humanitarian aid into Gaza in the days ahead. Speaking with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an Oval Office meeting, he called the killing of more than 100 people in Gaza a "tragic and alarming event". Georgia election case: Trump lawyer says lead prosecutor should be disqualified A lawyer for Donald Trump told a Georgia judge on Friday (March 1) that the lead prosecutor who charged the former United States president with election interference in the state should be disqualified because she may have lied to the court about her undisclosed affair with a special prosecutor, the news agency Reuters reported. Ukraine war: In rare visit to Kharkiv, Netherlands PM signs security deal with Kyiv Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a 10 year security deal with Ukraine in Kharkiv on Friday (March 1), becoming the seventh Western leader to sign a security agreement with the war-torn country. Canada, Italy, the United Kingdom (UK), Germany, France, and Denmark have signed bilateral security deals with Ukraine over the past two months. Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Live: PM Modi to continue his West Bengal tour, launch projects in Bihar Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the second day of his West Bengal tour. He will also visit Bihar's Aurangabad and Begusarai, where he will lay the foundation of several development projects. Watch | Indonesians call for President Widodo's impeachment ×

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A co-defendant in former US president Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case on Monday (Jan 8) sought the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her "improper, clandestine personal relationship" with the case's special prosecutor.

A co-defendant in former US president Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case on Monday (Jan 8) sought the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her "improper, clandestine personal relationship" with the case's special prosecutor. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the accusation was mentioned in a 127-page filing by co-defendant Michael Roman, who is seeking to have his indictment dismissed. The filing alleged a romantic relationship between Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade. It said that Willis contracted Wade without the required approval by Washington. 'Willis, Wade violated laws...' "Sources close to both the special prosecutor and the district attorney have confirmed Willis and Wade had an ongoing, personal, and romantic relationship during the pendency of Wade's divorce proceedings," the document said. It alleged that the pair profited "significantly from this prosecution at the expense of the taxpayers," adding that Wade has been paid $653,881 as of December last year. "Accordingly, the district attorney and the special prosecutor have violated laws regulating the use of public monies, suffer from irreparable conflicts of interest, and have violated their oaths of office under the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct and should be disqualified from prosecuting this matter," the document further said. Who is Michael Roman? Michael Roman is one of the 19 defendants charged with racketeering in the election case. In August last year, Roman turned himself in to authorities in Georgia to face charges that he played a role in a fake electors' plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election there. According to American media, Roman was indicted on charges of conspiracy to commit forgery in the first degree; conspiracy to commit false statements and writings; violation of the Georgia RICO Act; conspiracy to commit impersonating a public officer, and conspiracy to commit filing false documents. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump poll case co-defendant wants DA Fani Willis disqualified over relationship with prosecutor

In a significant legal development, attorney Jenna Ellis has entered a guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. She becomes the fourth defendant in a wide-ranging racketeering case that centres&nbsp;on efforts to maintain Donald Trump in the presidency following his defeat in the 2020 election by Joe Biden.

Last week, lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, both key figures in the case, also entered guilty pleas just ahead of their trial, while Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, had pleaded guilty back in September.

<h2>Ellis' guilty plea and terms of agreement</h2>

Jenna Ellis's plea agreement entails her admission of guilt to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings. Notably, she had originally faced two charges, including one of racketeering.

In exchange for her guilty plea, Ellis has agreed to provide truthful testimony in future trials related to the case.

The terms of the plea deal further involve five years of probation, $5,000 in restitution to the Georgia secretary of state's office, 100 hours of community service, and a written apology to the people of Georgia.

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<h2>Roots of Ellis's charge</h2>

Ellis's charges originate from a December 3, 2020, subcommittee hearing held by Georgia's Senate Judiciary Committee.

During this hearing, Rudy Giuliani and Ray Smith, attorneys for then-President Trump, presented a litany of unverified claims related to widespread election fraud.

Giuliani and Smith, both co-defendants in the Georgia case, asserted that Georgia's 2020 election saw tens of thousands of minors, felons, and deceased individuals casting votes.

Ellis has pleaded guilty to assisting this testimony, which prosecutors contend was designed to persuade the state legislature to disregard Joe Biden's victory in Georgia.

During the plea hearing, the prosecution stressed that the false statements made during the hearing were done with reckless disregard for the truth.

In an emotional moment during the proceedings, Jenna Ellis expressed her remorse and regret over her role in the events.

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She acknowledged that she should have verified the accuracy of the claims made by fellow attorneys during the post-election challenges in multiple states, including Georgia.

Ellis admitted that, in the rush to contest the election results, she failed in her due diligence. She emphasised her belief in and value for election integrity, and, if she had been aware of the facts she knows now, she would have declined to represent Donald Trump in these post-election challenges.

The Fulton County Superior Court Judge, Scott McAfee, has not yet set a trial date for the remaining co-defendants, including former President Trump. As Trump's federal election interference trial is scheduled to commence in March, a Georgia trial is expected to be postponed until the spring, given the overlapping legal proceedings.

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In a significant legal development, attorney Jenna Ellis has entered a guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. She becomes the fourth defendant in a wide-ranging racketeering case that centres on efforts to maintain Donald Trump in the presidency following his defeat in the 2020 election by Joe Biden.

In a significant legal development, attorney Jenna Ellis has entered a guilty plea in the Georgia election interference case. She becomes the fourth defendant in a wide-ranging racketeering case that centres on efforts to maintain Donald Trump in the presidency following his defeat in the 2020 election by Joe Biden. Last week, lawyers Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, both key figures in the case, also entered guilty pleas just ahead of their trial, while Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, had pleaded guilty back in September. Ellis' guilty plea and terms of agreement Jenna Ellis's plea agreement entails her admission of guilt to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings. Notably, she had originally faced two charges, including one of racketeering. In exchange for her guilty plea, Ellis has agreed to provide truthful testimony in future trials related to the case. The terms of the plea deal further involve five years of probation, $5,000 in restitution to the Georgia secretary of state's office, 100 hours of community service, and a written apology to the people of Georgia. Also read | 'US does not seek war with Iran, but...': Blinken warns Tehran Roots of Ellis's charge Ellis's charges originate from a December 3, 2020, subcommittee hearing held by Georgia's Senate Judiciary Committee. During this hearing, Rudy Giuliani and Ray Smith, attorneys for then-President Trump, presented a litany of unverified claims related to widespread election fraud. Giuliani and Smith, both co-defendants in the Georgia case, asserted that Georgia's 2020 election saw tens of thousands of minors, felons, and deceased individuals casting votes. Ellis has pleaded guilty to assisting this testimony, which prosecutors contend was designed to persuade the state legislature to disregard Joe Biden's victory in Georgia. During the plea hearing, the prosecution stressed that the false statements made during the hearing were done with reckless disregard for the truth. In an emotional moment during the proceedings, Jenna Ellis expressed her remorse and regret over her role in the events. Also watch | US pressures China over trade in endangered Pangolins She acknowledged that she should have verified the accuracy of the claims made by fellow attorneys during the post-election challenges in multiple states, including Georgia. Ellis admitted that, in the rush to contest the election results, she failed in her due diligence. She emphasised her belief in and value for election integrity, and, if she had been aware of the facts she knows now, she would have declined to represent Donald Trump in these post-election challenges. The Fulton County Superior Court Judge, Scott McAfee, has not yet set a trial date for the remaining co-defendants, including former President Trump. As Trump's federal election interference trial is scheduled to commence in March, a Georgia trial is expected to be postponed until the spring, given the overlapping legal proceedings. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A judge in Georgia on Wednesday (September 6) said that he was “very sceptical” about former US president Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants going through a trial together next month in a criminal case in which they stand accused of conspiring to reverse the presidential election results in 2020. 
 
The prosecutors were granted 10 days by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to explain how they “could possibly keep these defendants together” with a number of outstanding legal questions and the deadline of speedy trial set next month for defendants who have asked for one.

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The remarks that were made during a hearing of the case in Atlanta emphasised the challenge of shepherding multiple people to trial as soon as October 23.

<h2>Trial likely to stretch for four months</h2>

The prosecutors in the Georgia racketeering case said that the trial is likely to take four months and will include approximately 150 witnesses. 
 
"So the other things to keep in mind is this is going to be a case with a lot of pretrial motions. And again, I don't know how many hearings we're going to need to have to sort through all of those. But if we compress our timeline to 40-something days, our ability to even be able to really weigh those and think through these issues again, it just seems a bit unrealistic to think that we can handle all 19 in 40-something days. That's that's my initial reaction,” agreed Judge McAfee. 
 
No date has been set for the trial yet, although prosecutors have been hoping to start on October 23. Any wrongdoing has been denied by the former president and his co-defendants, who have pleaded not guilty. 
 
State prosecutor Nathan Wade said in court on Wednesday that the estimated timeline has not included jury selection which is likely to add months to the process. 
 
Judge Scott McAfee said that he plans to finalise questions regarding the schedule of the trial by "either the end of this week or early next week". In the case, all 19 co-defendants have pleaded not guilty and appealed for their right to in-person arraignments.

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During the court session on Wednesday, Judge McAfee also heard arguments on whether there is a possibility of a few defendants severing their cases from the wider racketeering. 
 
Attorneys for Kenneth Chesebro looked for ways to decrease the counts against him, as did attorneys for former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell, who has appealed for a speedy trial. The two will now go on trial together on October 23 after a motion to sever their cases from one another was denied by Judge McAfee. 
 
The judge, in the court, said that he does not believe that "the severance for Mr Cheseboro or Ms Powell is necessary to achieve a fair determination of the guilt or innocence for either defendant in this case".

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A judge in Georgia on Wednesday (September 6) said that he was “very sceptical” about former US president Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants going through a trial together next month in a criminal case in which they stand accused of conspiring to reverse the presidential election results in 2020.

A judge in Georgia on Wednesday (September 6) said that he was “very sceptical” about former US president Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants going through a trial together next month in a criminal case in which they stand accused of conspiring to reverse the presidential election results in 2020. The prosecutors were granted 10 days by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to explain how they “could possibly keep these defendants together” with a number of outstanding legal questions and the deadline of speedy trial set next month for defendants who have asked for one. ALSO READ | Judge finds Trump liable for defamation in E Jean Carroll's second lawsuit The remarks that were made during a hearing of the case in Atlanta emphasised the challenge of shepherding multiple people to trial as soon as October 23. Trial likely to stretch for four months The prosecutors in the Georgia racketeering case said that the trial is likely to take four months and will include approximately 150 witnesses. "So the other things to keep in mind is this is going to be a case with a lot of pretrial motions. And again, I don't know how many hearings we're going to need to have to sort through all of those. But if we compress our timeline to 40-something days, our ability to even be able to really weigh those and think through these issues again, it just seems a bit unrealistic to think that we can handle all 19 in 40-something days. That's that's my initial reaction,” agreed Judge McAfee. No date has been set for the trial yet, although prosecutors have been hoping to start on October 23. Any wrongdoing has been denied by the former president and his co-defendants, who have pleaded not guilty. State prosecutor Nathan Wade said in court on Wednesday that the estimated timeline has not included jury selection which is likely to add months to the process. Judge Scott McAfee said that he plans to finalise questions regarding the schedule of the trial by "either the end of this week or early next week". In the case, all 19 co-defendants have pleaded not guilty and appealed for their right to in-person arraignments. WATCH | Former US President Donald Trump charged with 13 felony counts | World News | WION During the court session on Wednesday, Judge McAfee also heard arguments on whether there is a possibility of a few defendants severing their cases from the wider racketeering. Attorneys for Kenneth Chesebro looked for ways to decrease the counts against him, as did attorneys for former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell, who has appealed for a speedy trial. The two will now go on trial together on October 23 after a motion to sever their cases from one another was denied by Judge McAfee. The judge, in the court, said that he does not believe that "the severance for Mr Cheseboro or Ms Powell is necessary to achieve a fair determination of the guilt or innocence for either defendant in this case". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Trump Georgia election case: Judge 'very skeptical' of trying all defendants together

Former United States president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday (August 31) to charges that he led a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in the southern state of Georgia.&nbsp;

Trump, who faces 13 felony counts including racketeering, said in a court filing in Fulton County Superior Court: "As evidenced by my signature below, I do hereby waive formal arraignment and enter my plea of NOT GUILTY to the Indictment in this case." He entered his plea in a court filing waiving his right to appear at an arraignment scheduled for Wednesday next week.&nbsp;

He was formally arrested last week and was released on a $200,000 bond. He has denied all wrongdoing and argued that prosecutions are politically motivated.&nbsp;

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The 77-year-old had surrendered to the county jail in Atlanta, becoming the first former US president pictured in a police mug shot in whihc he was seen glowering at the camera.&nbsp;

He is accused of colluding with 18 others in order to overturn the results of the 2020 election and retain presidential power after his defeat, including in key states like Georgia.&nbsp;

The former US president battles his fourth criminal indictment while seeking reelection to the White House next year.&nbsp;

Trump's arrest in Georgia came a day after he spurned a televised debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featuring eight of his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination -- all of whom lag well behind him in the polls.&nbsp;

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During the debate, all but two of the candidates said they would support him as the party's nominee even if he were a convicted felon.

After the arrest, Trump decried a "travesty of justice" and called the case against him "election interference."&nbsp;

"What has taken place here is a travesty of justice. We did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," he told reporters, adding "what they're doing is election interference."&nbsp;

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Former United States president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday (August 31) to charges that he led a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in the southern state of Georgia.

Former United States president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday (August 31) to charges that he led a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in the southern state of Georgia. Trump, who faces 13 felony counts including racketeering, said in a court filing in Fulton County Superior Court: "As evidenced by my signature below, I do hereby waive formal arraignment and enter my plea of NOT GUILTY to the Indictment in this case." He entered his plea in a court filing waiving his right to appear at an arraignment scheduled for Wednesday next week. He was formally arrested last week and was released on a $200,000 bond. He has denied all wrongdoing and argued that prosecutions are politically motivated. Also read: Why women reporters aren't 'topless', asks French justice minister, faces criticism The 77-year-old had surrendered to the county jail in Atlanta, becoming the first former US president pictured in a police mug shot in whihc he was seen glowering at the camera. He is accused of colluding with 18 others in order to overturn the results of the 2020 election and retain presidential power after his defeat, including in key states like Georgia. The former US president battles his fourth criminal indictment while seeking reelection to the White House next year. Trump's arrest in Georgia came a day after he spurned a televised debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin featuring eight of his rivals for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination -- all of whom lag well behind him in the polls. Also read: US state Georgia recognises October as 'Hindu Heritage Month' Watch: Xi Jinping 'likely' to skip G20 summit |Is China trying to disrupt the summit? × During the debate, all but two of the candidates said they would support him as the party's nominee even if he were a convicted felon. After the arrest, Trump decried a "travesty of justice" and called the case against him "election interference." "What has taken place here is a travesty of justice. We did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong," he told reporters, adding "what they're doing is election interference." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election racketeering case

All the court proceedings related to the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump will be live-streamed for the public, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has ruled.

Moreover, the media persons will be allowed to use their computers and mobile phones inside the courtroom, provided the devices are not used to record the trial, the judge said in its order on Thursday.

While Federal courts largely prohibit photography and recording in the courtroom, Fulton County broadcasts judicial proceedings on its YouTube channel.

<h2>Proceedings to be live-streamed on YouTube</h2>

"We've been live streaming all of our major proceedings on a Fulton County-provided YouTube channel, and our plan was to do that with this case as well," McAfee said during the hearing.

McAfee said this arrangement will be extended every six months in order to cover the trial.

"We'll have to iron all this out, and it sounds like we might get plenty of practice," McAfee said of the arrangement.

Apart from Trump, 18 others were charged earlier this month in a sweeping indictment for alleged efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia.

The former president says his actions were not illegal and that the investigation is politically motivated.

<h2>Democrats want all proceedings against Trump to be televised&nbsp;</h2>

The order comes after several congressional Democrats, led by California’s Adam Schiff, sought federal trials against Trump be televised.

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“If the public is to fully accept the outcome, it will be vitally important for it to witness, as directly as possible, how the trials are conducted, the strength of the evidence adduced and the credibility of witnesses,” Schiff and 37 members of his caucus wrote in&nbsp;a letter to Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, who heads the administrative offices of US Courts, according to CNBC.

Meanwhile, earlier in the day on Thursday, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he led a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.&nbsp;

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He was formally arrested last week and was released on a $200,000 bond. He has denied all wrongdoing and argued that prosecutions are politically motivated.

The 77-year-old had surrendered to the county jail in Atlanta, becoming the first former US president pictured in a police mug shot in which he was seen glowering at the camera.

This is his fourth criminal indictment as he seeks re-election to the White House next year.

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All the court proceedings related to the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump will be live-streamed for the public, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has ruled.

All the court proceedings related to the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump will be live-streamed for the public, Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has ruled. Moreover, the media persons will be allowed to use their computers and mobile phones inside the courtroom, provided the devices are not used to record the trial, the judge said in its order on Thursday. While Federal courts largely prohibit photography and recording in the courtroom, Fulton County broadcasts judicial proceedings on its YouTube channel. Proceedings to be live-streamed on YouTube "We've been live streaming all of our major proceedings on a Fulton County-provided YouTube channel, and our plan was to do that with this case as well," McAfee said during the hearing. McAfee said this arrangement will be extended every six months in order to cover the trial. "We'll have to iron all this out, and it sounds like we might get plenty of practice," McAfee said of the arrangement. Apart from Trump, 18 others were charged earlier this month in a sweeping indictment for alleged efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia. The former president says his actions were not illegal and that the investigation is politically motivated. Democrats want all proceedings against Trump to be televised The order comes after several congressional Democrats, led by California’s Adam Schiff, sought federal trials against Trump be televised. Also read | Donald Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election racketeering case “If the public is to fully accept the outcome, it will be vitally important for it to witness, as directly as possible, how the trials are conducted, the strength of the evidence adduced and the credibility of witnesses,” Schiff and 37 members of his caucus wrote in a letter to Judge Roslynn Mauskopf, who heads the administrative offices of US Courts, according to CNBC. Meanwhile, earlier in the day on Thursday, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges that he led a criminal conspiracy to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia. Also read | Biden proposes new rules amid crackdown on unlicensed gun dealers He was formally arrested last week and was released on a $200,000 bond. He has denied all wrongdoing and argued that prosecutions are politically motivated. The 77-year-old had surrendered to the county jail in Atlanta, becoming the first former US president pictured in a police mug shot in which he was seen glowering at the camera. This is his fourth criminal indictment as he seeks re-election to the White House next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Donald Trump’s proceedings in Georgia election interference case to be televised

Former United States president Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows asked a federal judge in Georgia to block state authorities from arresting him if he fails to voluntarily surrender by Friday (August 25) on charges that he conspired to help overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Former United States president Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows asked a federal judge in Georgia to block state authorities from arresting him if he fails to voluntarily surrender by Friday (August 25) on charges that he conspired to help overturn the 2020 presidential election. According to a report by Bloomberg, the emergency request for an order against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was filed in a federal court in Atlanta on Tuesday. Trump and 18 co-defendants were indicted in the Georgia case on August 14. Willis, who brought the indictment, gave all 19 defendants in the case until Friday to voluntarily surrender. Trump said he would appear in Atlanta on Thursday to be booked. Should not be required to surrender: Meadows Meadows has argued that he should not be required to surrender for booking in the state case while he fights to have the matter moved to federal court and dismissed, Bloomberg reported. He wants to avoid surrendering before a hearing at the federal court on August 28 on his request to move the case out of state court. Meadows has also argued that he is protected from state prosecution under the American Constitution as he was an employee of the federal government during the alleged misconduct. In a filing, Meadows' lawyers said, “Unfortunately, the state is set on subjecting Mr Meadows to criminal process in Georgia as quickly as it can and without regard to his pending efforts to remove the case to federal court.” “In addition to threatening arrest on Friday — in advance of this court’s Monday hearing — the state has also sought a scheduling order that would proceed exceptionally fast for a 19-defendant, 41-count prosecution,” they added. Trump faces $200K bond, orders not to make threats in case Trump, who is seeking a return to the White House next year, has been accused of violating Georgia law by running a criminal enterprise to stay in office after losing the 2020 election to Joe Biden. The former president faces a $200,000 bond and has orders not to send threatening social media messages as he awaits trial in the case. The document, a bond agreement signed by Trump's attorneys and Fulton Country District Attorney Fani Willis, sets out release terms, including restrictions on intimidating witnesses and obstructing justice. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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