McAfee cited case law that says complaints filed in federal court fall within the scope federal perjury statutes and said the charge must be quashed.
Judge Scott McAfee tosses some counts against Donald Trump, others in Georgia election case
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In his order, McAfee said he planned to continue to address other pretrial motions “regardless of whether the petition is granted ... and even if any subsequent appeal is expedited by the appellate court.” But Trump and the others could ask the Court of Appeals to stay the case while the appeal is pending.
Georgia appeals court set to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case
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