Mark Meadows' Push to Move Georgia Election Interference Case to Federal Court
Meadows Testifies in Federal Courtroom
ATLANTA (AP) - Mark Meadows, Donald Trump's former White House chief of staff, testified in a federal courtroom in Georgia on Monday that he helped question the 2020 presidential election results.
Ongoing Legal Battle
A battle over whether to move the Georgia racketeering case against Trump and his allies to federal court began in earnest on Monday. Meadows is a former White House chief of staff who is among those charged with trying to overturn the Georgia election results.
Meadows' Arguments
Meadows is seeking to have his case moved into federal court, arguing that the state charges against him are politically motivated. He testified that he believed the 2020 election had been stolen from Trump and that he had a duty to investigate.
Prosecution's Response
Prosecutors argued that Meadows' actions were part of a larger scheme to overturn the election and that he should be held accountable in state court. They presented evidence that Meadows had contacted Georgia officials and pressured them to change the election results.
Appeals Court Hearing
An appeals court is hearing arguments from Meadows this week as he again seeks to move his Georgia election interference case into federal court. The contempt resolution against Meadows, who refused to cooperate with the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, will now go to the House floor for a vote.
Ongoing Investigation
The Georgia investigation is part of a broader effort to hold Trump and his allies accountable for their actions surrounding the 2020 election. Meadows has surrendered to be booked on charges brought against him by local prosecutors in Georgia for his alleged role in schemes to overturn the election.
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