Mark Meadows enlists ex-Bush solicitor general for Georgia RICO case
Former President Trump’s Ex-Chief of Staff Bolsters Legal Defense in Georgia Election Subversion Case
Mark Meadows, the former chief of staff for Donald Trump, is taking steps to strengthen his legal defense against charges in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case. He has hired renowned appellate attorney and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, along with other experienced lawyers, to join his legal team.
Meadows, in a recent court filing, announced the addition of Clement, who previously served in the Justice Department under President George W. Bush. This move comes after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rejected Meadows’ request to transfer the election racketeering charges to federal court.
Seeking a rehearing of his case, Meadows has enlisted the expertise of Clement, who has an impressive track record of arguing before the Supreme Court. Notably, Clement will soon be arguing a case challenging the Magnuson-Stevens Act, with the aim of influencing the court’s stance on the Chevron doctrine.
Clement’s involvement in high-profile cases, such as defending Hobby Lobby’s right to exclude contraception and advocating for the Defense of Marriage Act, highlights his history of representing conservative causes.
Meadows has been attempting to move his criminal case to federal court, arguing that his actions were part of his official duties as chief of staff. However, his appeals have been unsuccessful thus far. He now hopes that the addition of Clement and his team will strengthen his defense.
It is worth noting that Meadows is one of 19 co-defendants, including former President Trump, indicted in the Fulton County case. Several defendants have already pleaded guilty as part of agreements with prosecutors.
Why has Mark Meadows been unsuccessful in his appeals to move his criminal case to federal court, and how does he hope to change that with the addition of Paul Clement and his legal team
Former President Trump’s ex-chief of staff, Mark Meadows, is bolstering his legal defense in the Georgia 2020 election subversion case by hiring renowned appellate attorney Paul Clement. Meadows recently announced the addition of Clement and other experienced lawyers to his legal team, after his request to transfer the election racketeering charges to federal court was rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
In seeking a rehearing of his case, Meadows has enlisted the expertise of Paul Clement, who has a notable track record of arguing before the Supreme Court. Clement is currently involved in a case challenging the Magnuson-Stevens Act, with the aim of influencing the court’s stance on the Chevron doctrine. His involvement in high-profile cases, such as defending Hobby Lobby’s right to exclude contraception and advocating for the Defense of Marriage Act, highlights his history of representing conservative causes.
Meadows has been attempting to move his criminal case to federal court, arguing that his actions were part of his official duties as chief of staff. However, his appeals thus far have been unsuccessful. With the addition of Clement and his team, Meadows hopes to strengthen his defense.
It’s worth noting that Meadows is one of 19 co-defendants, including former President Trump, indicted in the Fulton County case. Several defendants have already pleaded guilty as part of agreements with prosecutors.
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
Now loading...