Trump separates Georgia RICO case from co-defendants to delay trial.

Former President Donald Trump Requests Separate Trial in Racketeering Case

Former President Donald Trump has asked a ⁣judge to separate ‌his racketeering case from that ​of his co-defendants, ⁣who have ⁢opted ‌for a speedy⁣ trial in October. Trump argues that a trial happening so quickly would violate⁤ his ​right to due process.

Trump’s attorney, Steven Sadow, filed the motion in Fulton County Superior Court in response to‍ co-defendants Sidney Powell and Kenneth ​Chesebro’s request for a speedy trial, which Judge Scott McAfee scheduled for October ‍23.

Fulton County District​ Attorney ‌Fani Willis has ⁤taken the position that all defendants, including Trump, should be ‌tried together on ‍the newly set speedy trial date, stating that‍ severance for⁣ any co-defendant is improper at this time.

Sadow countered by stating that​ an October trial would not allow enough time for Trump’s legal team ⁤to adequately prepare. The filing emphasized that such a short preparation time would violate President Trump’s constitutional ⁤rights to⁤ a fair trial and due process of law.

The request from Trump comes on the⁤ same day he⁢ waived his arraignment appearance and pleaded not ‍guilty to 13 ​felony charges related to​ his alleged illegal attempts⁣ to overturn ‍the 2020 election in ‍Georgia.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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