Mark Meadows Faces Indictment, Hearing in Georgia Election Interference Case
Former White House Chief of Staff Accused of Racketeering
Atlanta Hearing to Lay Out Details of Case
Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is set to appear in federal court in Atlanta on Monday for a hearing in the Georgia election interference case against him. The hearing will mark the first time prosecutors present their case against Meadows and 18 other defendants, including former President Donald Trump.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will lay out the details of her sprawling anti-racketeering case, which accuses Meadows and the other defendants of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Meadows is attempting to have his case moved to federal court, arguing that he is immune from state prosecution because he was acting within his official capacity as a White House employee. However, prosecutors argue that Meadows' actions were outside the scope of his official duties and that he is not immune to state prosecution.
The hearing is expected to be a major moment in the Georgia election interference case, which has been one of the most closely watched legal battles stemming from the 2020 election. The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for Trump and his allies, who are also facing legal challenges related to their efforts to overturn the election results.
The House Select Committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol also voted Monday to refer Meadows to the U.S. Department of Justice on criminal contempt charges. The committee accused Meadows of refusing to cooperate with its investigation and of providing false testimony.
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