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Judge Rejects Mark Meadows' Attempt To Move Case To Federal Court

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington. A federal judge in Atlanta is set to hear arguments Monday, Aug. 28, 2

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows faced setbacks in his attempts to move his criminal cases related to the 2020 election to federal court. The cases in Arizona and Georgia, involving efforts to overturn Trump's election loss, have seen Meadows pleading not guilty to the charges.

In Arizona, Meadows' bid to transfer the case to federal court was rejected by US District Judge John Tuchi, who deemed the effort untimely. The judge also noted that Meadows failed to demonstrate a direct link between the alleged conduct and his official duties as chief of staff.

Furthermore, Tuchi criticized Meadows for trying to reinterpret the state's indictment against him, emphasizing that the charges were not related to routine administrative tasks but rather to an alleged illegal electioneering scheme.

US District Judge John Tuchi rejects Meadows' bid to transfer the Arizona case to federal court.
Meadows pleads not guilty in cases related to overturning Trump's election loss.
Tuchi criticizes Meadows for trying to reinterpret the state's indictment against him.

Similarly, Meadows' attempt to move the Georgia case to federal court was unsuccessful. He has now turned to the US Supreme Court for intervention in that matter.

The indictments against Meadows and 17 others, including fake electors and campaign associates, have been a focal point in the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election. Despite his legal challenges, Meadows continues to maintain his innocence in both cases.

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