Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has once again found himself in legal trouble, as he has been indicted on multiple felony charges in Fulton County, Georgia. The charges stem from Trump’s objections to the 2020 election in Georgia, which reportedly angered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Rumors had been swirling for months that she was planning to bring RICO charges against Trump, a serious offense that has been used to target organized crime groups.
🚨 BREAKING: The Fulton County Grand Jury has handed down 10 indictments in Donald Trump’s criminal case.
The charges relate to Trump asking Georgia SOS Brad Raffensperger to “find 11,780 votes”, the margin Trump needed to take the lead in Georgia.https://t.co/oBTLuo1y5S
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) August 15, 2023
Although the specific charges and individuals involved have not been disclosed at this time, there was a brief moment of excitement when what appeared to be the indictment of the former president was accidentally uploaded to the district’s website. However, it was quickly taken down after the news spread like wildfire. Willis has since claimed that the leak was fake, but that hasn’t stopped Republican lawmakers from expressing their outrage.
Critics argue that Trump’s due process rights have been violated, as the indictment was made public even before the grand jury had finished its deliberations. Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy slammed the move, calling it “pathetic” and suggesting that Trump should file a motion to dismiss the charges based on this constitutional violation.
The grand jury process itself has also faced scrutiny, with reports indicating that it appeared rushed, and jurors were instructed to stay late into the night to conclude the proceedings. This has raised concerns about the fairness and integrity of the process. In the meantime, Trump already faces a daunting number of years in prison from previous federal cases and charges filed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
As this story continues to develop, it is clear that Trump’s legal woes are far from over. The partisan motivations and questionable proceedings surrounding this latest indictment raise serious concerns about the use of the legal system for political purposes. It is imperative that Trump’s constitutional rights are protected throughout this process, regardless of one’s political opinions of him.
