Judge denies Meadows' push to move Georgia election case to federal court

A judge has denied former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' request to move the Georgia criminal case against him to federal court. The judge ruled that Meadows' involvement on former President Donald Trump's behalf to influence the outcome of the 2020 election was not part of his official duties. 

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[sirgerbilmacintosh]

There will be appeals, but if it stands and Meadows cannot move his case to federal court there will be zero chance that Trump can.

[RonPiggott]

Meadows testifying about violating the Hatch Act may come back to haunt him.

[darrenengels]

Common sense ruled the day. Criminal activity is not part of the responsibliities of any government office. Great day for justice in America.

[rowyourboat]

glad to hear they called him Mr. trump. he should NEVER be called president trump again.

[jamessnee]

So who said 'Play stupid games. win stupid prizes'... ?

[tbolton]

Apparently, Georgia will still be on their minds! 🍑

[lockupeviltrump]

Great news entering into the weekend !
he better flip now or get ready for prison
hey Trumpists, its about the facts and the law.... oh and our constitutional rights. I used to love federal charges but now I love state charges because the president can't pardon state convictions easily.

[davidlombard]

The only way America can regain its standing in the world is if Donald Trump doesn't perp walk and gets incarcerated. Put him in Supermax!

[mtnviewpottery]

Yay from North Carolina! He’s obviously guilty and so far they’re all guilty!

[bencampbell]

Such a low bar to meet, and yet he failed it.

[headbandbybrianlundeen]

He opened his mouth and proved dumb on his honor.

[robertriteman]

I am feeling optimistic today knowing that Justice Jones likely ensured that he wrote his decision with the Appeal Court in mind to ensure that it would withstand the challenge. The bad news for Meadows is that even at the SCOTUS level the issue is a legal one not a factual one as even the higher Courts are supposed to defer on facts to the Judge who heard the actual viva voce evidence and document evidence. That said, it is time for Willis and Smith to team up together to make a global offer of immunity in return for Meadows being a cooperating witness. He may be deserving of nothing good in his life but he still is the key to getting all the other key conspirators. Indeed, unless Willis flips someone such as him then even the lower rotten apples will not flip until after they see what transpires in the election as they will hope that if Trump can win then he will use his power and influence to dismantle the Georgia case. But if he flips then it causes them to panic because they will know that it also will have a large effect on the outcome of the general election (perhaps it will even bring out some GOP Presidential candidates to start openly attacking him). As with Rico Mafia cases evidence in order to get the "Don" you have to make deals with rats.

[aceify]

They want their case heard by the “good old boy” system so they can get their friends and connections to let them go without accountability.

[eurotimexph]

Finally! the wheels of justice are moving. Lock these traitors up! Protect our democracy! Go out and vote! And vote Blue! #SaveOurDemocracy

[jdemartini]

The right decision, and another loss for Team trump. Team trump just continues to lose, lose, lose…

[JM.]

And for this, he took the stand and incriminated himself and his buddies under oath for four whole hours...
He must have a great attorney.

[christopherwhittaker]

Why is it even an option in the first place ? American law has to many “ get out “ loopholes and things that favour the criminal. So much reform is needed.

[sifuhusky]

Hey Mark, you and Lindsi still happy to be part of the uniparty???

[entrance]

I keep reminding all that Meadows and others were working on their own behalf as well as for Trump.

[ulyssesgrant]

Meadows and Trump are still trying to weasel their way out of a conviction.