Federal Appeals Court Denies Meadows' Bid to Dismiss Georgia Indictment
Lawyers for Donald Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, have failed in their bid to dismiss an indictment against him in Georgia.
The indictment, which includes 41 counts, accuses Trump, Meadows, and 18 other defendants of racketeering, false swearing, and other crimes.
The charges stem from allegations that Trump and his allies pressured Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.
A federal appeals court has rejected an effort by Meadows to dismiss the indictment, ruling that there is "probable cause to believe that Meadows committed the crimes charged." The court also denied Meadows' request to stay the proceedings while he appeals the ruling.
The indictment against Trump and his allies is one of several legal challenges he is facing related to the 2020 election. He is also facing a criminal investigation in Manhattan and a civil lawsuit brought by the U.S. Justice Department.
The Georgia indictment is a major development in the investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the election results. It is possible that Trump himself could be indicted in the case in the future.
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