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Georgia Judge Denies Former Trump Lawyer’s Attempt to Rescind Guilty Plea in Election Interference Case

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ATLANTA — A Georgia state judge has rejected a bid by Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, to retract his guilty plea in a case probing interference in the state’s 2020 presidential election. The Fulton County Superior Court, led by Judge Scott McAfee, ruled against Chesebro, who sought to overturn his earlier admission of guilt on legal technicalities. Judge McAfee described Chesebro’s motion as being fraught with procedural errors, highlighting that the plea act, which is generally invoked prior to a trial to contest an indictment, was not applicable post-guilty plea. This determination … Read more

Georgia Judge Denies Trump Lawyer’s Effort to Overturn Guilty Plea in Election Case

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Atlanta, GA — In a notable legal development, a Georgia judge has ruled against a former Trump campaign lawyer who sought to have his guilty plea invalidated. The lawyer was previously implicated in a deceptive scheme aimed at overturning 2020 election results. The case centers around concerns that emerged during the contentious 2020 presidential election. The lawyer, whose association with former President Trump’s campaign added a layer of political complexity to the legal proceedings, had entered a plea acknowledging his role in a nearly $3 million attempt to manipulate voter outcomes in Nevada. This ruling … Read more

Trump Attorneys and Assistant Face Ten New Felony Charges Related to 2020 ‘Fake Electors’ Plot in Wisconsin

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Madison, Wisconsin – A group of lawyers and an aide connected to former President Donald Trump face an additional 10 felony charges after being implicated in a scheme involving false presidential electors in Wisconsin. This is part of an ongoing investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the battleground state. The charges, announced on Thursday, target six individuals, including two high-profile attorneys, Kenneth Chesebro and James Troupis, and a former Trump campaign official, who are accused of orchestrating a plan to submit illegitimate electoral certificates favoring Trump, despite his electoral defeat … Read more

Donald Trump Announces Alina Habba as Presidential Counselor for His Second Term

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WASHINGTON — President-Elect Donald Trump has named his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, as counselor to the president for his impending second term. Trump disclosed this appointment through a post on Truth Social, wherein he praised Habba for her “unwavering loyalty” throughout numerous legal battles, both criminal and civil, in which she represented him. Trump lauded Habba as a “tireless advocate for justice,” underscoring her vital role in his legal team’s operations during his previous and forthcoming administrations. This appointment marks a significant transition for Habba from Trump’s personal legal counsel to a pivotal player in … Read more