One count of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, which carries a sentence of five to twenty years in prison, is brought against each defendant.
Trump entered a not guilty plea. Due to suspected misbehavior including a sexual connection she had with a former deputy,
Nine co-defendants, including the president-elect, are demanding that lead prosecutor Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis be removed from the case.
While the Georgia Court of Appeals determines whether to disqualify Willis, the lawsuit is on hold. Hearings for oral arguments are set for December 5.
Trump’s attorney said that he would attempt to put a stop to any Trump-related activities on the grounds that a president shouldn’t have to deal with criminal charges while in office.
