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PhotoNews Pakistan > Top News > Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Halt Prosecution in Georgia’s Highest Court
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Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Halt Prosecution in Georgia’s Highest Court

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By Web Desk Published July 15, 2023 3 Min Read
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Donald Trump’s legal team is working fervently to prevent District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the former president.

Trump’s legal team request, filed with Georgia’s Supreme Court, also seeks to discard a report from a special grand jury about an ongoing investigation into Trump’s conduct following the contentious 2020 election.

Willis has spearheaded an inquiry into whether Trump and his allies broke any laws in their relentless pursuit to overturn his election loss in Georgia. She has suggested that she may aim to obtain charges from a grand jury in the imminent future.

In addition to the Supreme Court, Trump’s lawyers have filed petitions in Fulton County Superior Court. Willis and Judge Robert McBurney, who managed the special grand jury, are named in these filings. These legal manoeuvres are uncommon but deemed essential due to the pressing nature of the situation.

Accusations of Anomalies and Procedural Missteps

Trump’s legal representatives claim the ongoing proceedings are marked by departures from standard procedures, hinting at possible bias against Trump. Their petitions seek to halt Willis and her office from further prosecuting the case and aim to discard the special grand jury’s report. They also block prosecutors from utilizing evidence garnered from the investigation in a standard grand jury.

Previously, Trump’s lawyers had asked for a different judge to preside over their claims, a request Willis dismissed. McBurney has yet to pass judgment on these requests. Trump’s lawyers portray this delay as leaving Trump vulnerable between potential indictment and awaiting the judge’s decision.

Willis began her investigation following Trump’s phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During the call, Trump allegedly urged Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to reverse his election defeat. In response, Willis assembled a special grand jury equipped with the power to subpoena witnesses.

Though unable to issue indictments, this grand jury wrapped up its duties in January, delivering a report with recommendations for charges against several individuals. Despite most of the report remaining under wraps, the foreperson disclosed that charges against multiple individuals were suggested.

Trump’s lawyers have pointed out alleged issues in the grand jury’s proceedings, including a lack of clarity, inconsistent application of constitutional protections, and potential conflicts of interest within the prosecutor’s office. Willis has refuted these claims, asserting they fail to meet the criteria necessary to disqualify a prosecutor or to demonstrate violations of due process or unconstitutional behaviour.

In their final argument, Trump’s legal team posits that Willis and McBurney have breached procedural safeguards, casting doubts on the legitimacy and public trust of the entire process.

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