Judge dismisses 2 charges against Trump in Georgia election investigation.

Former President Donald Trump received some positive news on Thursday as a Georgia judge dismissed two counts against him in the 2020 election interference case. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled that these two counts fall under federal jurisdiction, specifically dealing with conspiracy and filing false documents. This decision marks a reduction in the charges against Trump, as five counts have now been dropped from the original indictment. Earlier this year, Judge McAfee dismissed three counts, citing a lack of detail in the charges. Currently, Trump faces eight remaining counts out of the initial 13.

Following the ruling, Trump’s legal team released a statement expressing their satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “President Trump and his legal team in Georgia have prevailed once again.”

On the other side of the legal battle, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who brought the charges against Trump, chose not to comment on the recent development. The proceedings in the case had been on hold since June while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews Judge McAfee’s decision to allow Willis to continue prosecuting the case.

Back in April, DA Willis admitted to having a romantic relationship with lawyer Nathan Wade, whom she had appointed to lead the prosecution against Trump. This revelation came after one of Trump’s co-defendants requested the disqualification of Willis and her entire office due to the relationship. While McAfee permitted Willis to remain involved in the case as long as Wade resigned, Trump and some co-defendants opted to appeal this decision.

The state appeals court is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the disqualification matter in December, with a ruling expected by March 14, 2025. This timeline suggests that Trump will not face trial in this case before the November election.

Several individuals connected to the post-election effort, including three lawyers and a bail bondsman, have pleaded guilty. All four have agreed to cooperate in the ongoing cases involving the other 15 individuals.

Turning back the clock to August 2023, a Fulton County grand jury indicted Trump and 18 associates on charges related to election fraud, racketeering, and other offenses linked to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment alleged that the defendants were unwilling to accept Trump’s defeat and knowingly participated in a conspiracy to unlawfully alter the election outcome in favor of Trump.