Georgia's Racketeering Case Against Trump Finally Over, Prosecutor Says 'It's Done'
The criminal case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia has come to an end, with the state prosecutor confirming that "it's over" after a superior court judge dismissed the 2020 racketeering case. Pete Skandalakis, the new prosecutor who took over after Fani Willis was disqualified by the Georgia supreme court, announced the dismissal on Wednesday, bringing an end to what many saw as a long and contentious trial.
Trump's legal team had hailed the move, with his attorney Steve Sadow claiming that the case should never have been brought and that Skandalakis had finally put an end to "lawfare" against the former president. Trump himself took to social media to express his satisfaction, saying that the case was a "witch hunt" and that those who had attempted to use the justice system to silence him would soon meet a similar fate.
The case had been brought under Georgia's anti-racketeering law, which accused Trump and 18 others of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to overturn his narrow 2020 loss in Georgia. The indictment had been met with skepticism by many, who saw it as an attempt to hold Trump accountable for his actions during the election.
However, the case had already imploded, with four defendants pleading guilty before Skandalakis took over as prosecutor. Despite this, Trump still faced prosecution from state-level authorities while president, but that protection has now expired.
The dismissal of the Georgia case marks a significant blow to Trump's legal woes, which have included a conviction for making hush-money payments in New York and ongoing investigations into his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. However, it also raises questions about Skandalakis's ability to bring cases against other high-profile figures, particularly given the recent departure of special counsel Jack Smith.
In any case, Trump can now breathe a sigh of relief, but the question remains: will this be the final chapter in his long and winding journey through the justice system?
The criminal case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants in Georgia has come to an end, with the state prosecutor confirming that "it's over" after a superior court judge dismissed the 2020 racketeering case. Pete Skandalakis, the new prosecutor who took over after Fani Willis was disqualified by the Georgia supreme court, announced the dismissal on Wednesday, bringing an end to what many saw as a long and contentious trial.
Trump's legal team had hailed the move, with his attorney Steve Sadow claiming that the case should never have been brought and that Skandalakis had finally put an end to "lawfare" against the former president. Trump himself took to social media to express his satisfaction, saying that the case was a "witch hunt" and that those who had attempted to use the justice system to silence him would soon meet a similar fate.
The case had been brought under Georgia's anti-racketeering law, which accused Trump and 18 others of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to overturn his narrow 2020 loss in Georgia. The indictment had been met with skepticism by many, who saw it as an attempt to hold Trump accountable for his actions during the election.
However, the case had already imploded, with four defendants pleading guilty before Skandalakis took over as prosecutor. Despite this, Trump still faced prosecution from state-level authorities while president, but that protection has now expired.
The dismissal of the Georgia case marks a significant blow to Trump's legal woes, which have included a conviction for making hush-money payments in New York and ongoing investigations into his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. However, it also raises questions about Skandalakis's ability to bring cases against other high-profile figures, particularly given the recent departure of special counsel Jack Smith.
In any case, Trump can now breathe a sigh of relief, but the question remains: will this be the final chapter in his long and winding journey through the justice system?