The court proceedings in the state of Georgia regarding Donald Trump and his alleged interference in the presidential elections have concluded. Fully exonerated from charges, Trump, along with 20 other participants in the process, was acquitted in connection with the attempt to contest Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election, reports RBC.
Peter Skandalakis, head of the Georgia councils, described further proceedings as "unproductive" and noted the lack of evidence supporting the previously raised charges. Trump was detained even before formal charges were brought against him on August 14, 2023. At that time, he did not plead guilty, and the court allowed him to be released on a bail commitment.
The prosecutor in the case, Peter Skandalakis, expressed the opinion that considering the complexity of legal issues, including constitutional aspects and jurisdiction, transferring the case for jury consideration in 2029, 2030, or even 2031 would be a significant challenge. He also suggested considering the possibility of separating Trump's case from those of other defendants, but pointed out the impracticality of this decision due to potential costs for the state and Fulton County.
It should be noted that the charges against Trump were filed on August 14, 2023, and the case involves 18 individuals. This case has gained historical status as it is being prosecuted by the state attorney's office rather than federal authorities, making it more likely to go to trial.
On the same day, Trump spent 20 minutes in the Atlanta jail. The investigation was prompted by a phone call that took place in January 2021, in which Trump asked Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" the missing votes needed for victory in Georgia.
Raffensperger, a Republican, repeatedly emphasized that Joe Biden received more votes in the election. "Mr. President, the problem is that your data is incorrect," he told Trump.
Trump maintained his innocence, stating, "We did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong, and everyone knows it."
The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its charges against Trump shortly after his victory in the 2024 election.
