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Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee Dismisses Three Criminal Counts in Trump Election Case

Sep 12, 2024, 07:42 PM

A Georgia judge has dismissed three criminal counts in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his allies. Judge Scott McAfee ruled that state prosecutors, led by Fani Willis, did not have the authority to bring these charges. The dismissed counts include two against Trump and one against his co-defendants. The charges were related to perjury or false statements under federal jurisdiction. This decision affects the 41-count indictment and specifically quashes Counts 14, 15, and 27.