Judge Scott McAfee Dismisses Three Criminal Counts in Trump Election Case, Including Two Against Trump

Sep 12, 2024, 08:22 PM

A Georgia judge has dismissed three criminal counts in the state's 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. Judge Scott McAfee ruled that state prosecutors, led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, lacked the authority to bring these charges. The dismissed counts include two against Trump and one against his co-defendants. The decision narrows the 41-count indictment, leaving Trump to face eight criminal counts. The dismissed charges, related to perjury or false statements under federal jurisdiction, were identified as Counts 14, 15, and 27.