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Judge To Issue Ruling On Georgia Election Subversion Case

Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee presides during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Atlanta. The hearing is to determine whether Fulton County Dist

A significant ruling is anticipated today in the Georgia election subversion case, with the judge assuring that it will not be influenced by politics. The case involves Fulton County District Attorney Fonny Willis and the question of whether she will be disqualified from prosecuting the case.

The ruling, which could have far-reaching implications for the case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, is expected to be delivered in the form of a written order by Judge Scott McAfee. Previous orders from Judge McAfee have typically been released in the morning.

The case stems from events that began on January 2, 2021, with a controversial phone call from the former president to Georgia's secretary of state, urging him to 'find more votes.' Since then, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has issued 19 indictments and secured four guilty pleas.

Judge assures decision will not be influenced by politics
Significant ruling anticipated in Georgia election subversion case
Case involves DA Fonny Willis and her potential disqualification

Speculation surrounds whether Fonny Willis will be allowed to continue prosecuting the case, given her three-year involvement in its investigation. Judge McAfee has emphasized that his ruling will be based on the law and not on political considerations.

In recent interviews, Judge McAfee has reaffirmed his commitment to issuing the decision by the end of the week. He has expressed the personal impact of the case, noting that he looks forward to being able to tell his young children that he conducted himself with integrity.

As the legal community and the public await the ruling, the outcome of this decision could have significant implications for the ongoing legal proceedings in the Georgia election subversion case.

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