Trump's Georgia Election Meddling Trial To Be Broadcast On YouTube

The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in Georgia, concerning allegations of election interference, is set to be aired live on Alphabet Inc’s GOOGL GOOG video streaming platform YouTube, as per the judge presiding over the case.

What Happened: The live broadcast of the trial was confirmed by Judge Scott McAfee last Thursday, as reported by Rolling Stone. Shortly before this announcement, Trump entered a plea of not guilty to the state racketeering and accompanying charges. These charges pertain to attempts by Trump and his 18 co-defendants to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

Last week, Trump was formally charged with a felony in Atlanta, marking his fourth arrest this year. This is the first instance of a U.S. president having their mugshot taken.

Georgia is set to provide a unique look into Trump’s several criminal proceedings. The remaining three cases Trump is currently facing, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Florida, have all prohibited cameras within the courthouse.

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution highlighted that co-defendant Mark Meadows is attempting to have his case moved from the county courthouse to a U.S. District Court. This move would prevent the proceedings from being televised or photographed. If Meadows is successful, it is anticipated that his co-defendants, including Trump, may also request a shift for a more private, non-broadcasted trial.

Why It Matters: The charges against Trump are part of a broader criminal case, with Trump facing 13 felony charges related to his and his allies’ efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, according to a Benzinga report. This situation makes Trump the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges.

Prior to his surrender in Atlanta, Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, announced that he would surrender to Atlanta authorities and labeled the case a “WITCH HUNT,” criticizing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the investigation, as reported by Benzinga .

Despite the logistical complexities of such a large-scale trial, the district attorney is keen on commencing the trial of the former president and 18 co-defendants as early as March 2024, according to another Benzinga report. This trial could potentially become a major event given the seriousness of the charges and the high-profile nature of the defendants.

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