In a significant development, the Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a final bid by former President Donald Trump to prevent a potential indictment related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
What Happened: The court stated that Trump’s lawyers have claimed that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has violated the state’s rules — a claim that the court rejected.
The court’s decision does not block Trump’s lawyers from continuing to argue their case, but it does mean that the case will not be heard in the state’s highest court, reported Politico.
On Tuesday, a grand jury in Atlanta will consider whether to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies for their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The court’s decision means the case will proceed to the lower courts.
Why It Matters: The decision by the Georgia Supreme Court is a significant setback for Trump, who has been facing a series of legal challenges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Despite the legal challenges, Trump has continued to argue that the election was stolen from him, a claim that has been widely debunked.
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