Former President Donald Trump's legal team is challenging the charges brought against him in the Georgia election interference case, arguing that they seek to criminalize political speech protected by the First Amendment. The case, which also involves former Georgia Republican Party chair David Shafer, is set for a hearing before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee.
The indictment, obtained by District Attorney Fani Willis in August, accuses Trump and 18 others of participating in a scheme to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The charges include violating Georgia's anti-racketeering law and other alleged crimes. While four individuals have pleaded guilty, Trump and the remaining defendants have pleaded not guilty.
