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.
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