**Something Rotten in Georgia: The Election Meddling Case Against President Donald Trump Reignites**
The election meddling case against President Donald Trump in Georgia has resurfaced once again, continuing a saga filled with controversy and legal challenges.
### A Troubled Beginning
Originally, the case was led by Fani Willis, a fiercely anti-Trump prosecutor in the Peach State who built her career on toppling the former president. In August 2023, Willis charged Trump and 18 co-defendants with racketeering and other offenses related to alleged interference in the 2020 election.
However, the case was weak from the start. Over time, it unraveled as defendants and charges dropped off, but the most significant damage came from Willis herself.
### The Fall of Fani Willis
In January 2024, it was revealed that Willis had been romantically involved with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she appointed to the Trump case. This revelation sparked corruption accusations, and following a year marred by scandal and setbacks, Willis was disqualified from prosecuting the case by a Georgia appeals court on December 19, 2024.
As Scott D. Cosenza, Legal Affairs Editor for Liberty Nation News, remarked, “Trump’s luck in attracting the most corrupt and inept attackers continues apace.”
Despite Willis’s disqualification, the case was not dismissed outright. However, a deadline loomed: if no prosecutor was assigned by Friday, the case would expire.
### A Rise From the Ashes – Sort Of
Enter Peter Skandalakis, director of the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council. On Friday, November 14, Skandalakis announced he would assume responsibility for the case himself.
Why? Because no one else wanted it.
Skandalakis explained, “The filing of this appointment reflects my inability to secure another conflict prosecutor to assume responsibility for this case. Several prosecutors were contacted, and while all were respectful and professional, each declined the appointment.”
He argued that “the public has a legitimate interest in the outcome of this case,” emphasizing the importance of an informed and transparent determination on how to proceed.
Skandalakis also noted he only received the full case documents last week and is currently reviewing them to decide whether and how to move forward.
### Current Status and Next Steps
President Trump’s attorney, Steve Sadow, expressed optimism, stating he expects “a fair and impartial review will lead to a dismissal of the case.”
Meanwhile, Judge Scott McAfee—the same judge who disqualified Willis and previously dismissed six charges against Trump—announced on Friday the dismissal of three more counts: Counts 14, 15, and 27, involving conspiracy and criminal attempts related to filing false documents.
Despite these dismissals, 32 charges still stand against 15 defendants.
It’s important to note that while President Trump is technically immune from state prosecution while in office, the other 14 defendants are not.
The next procedural step in the case is a status hearing scheduled for December. It is expected that a final decision regarding prosecution will be made then.
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The election meddling case in Georgia remains a complex and ongoing legal battle, filled with twists that continue to capture national attention. As new developments unfold, the eyes of the public and legal analysts alike will remain firmly focused on the Peach State’s courtroom.
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