As the legal battles continue for Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants in the Fulton County racketeering case, experts are weighing in on whether these individuals should make a deal with the prosecution. Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani believes that it would be in their best interest to cooperate and possibly flip against Trump. Rahmani suggests that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants to try Trump and use the other defendants as witnesses against him. He also notes that being the first to cooperate typically leads to better deals. However, Trump may have a different strategy, hoping that all his co-defendants will hold their ground and force the case to go to trial.
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Trump and his co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case have begun their legal maneuvers to change the course of the case. Five defendants have requested to move the state case to federal court with the argument that their actions were connected to their official duties. The first request for removal will be made by Mark Meadows, Trump's former chief of staff, during a hearing on Monday. The decision on whether to change the venue is important because it will impact the composition of the jury. If the case remains in Fulton County, where Trump was heavily defeated in the 2020 election, the jury will come from Democratic-leaning areas. However, if the case is moved to federal court, the jury will be from a more suburban and rural region that may be more favorable towards Trump. The defense lawyers representing Trump and the other defendants have also filed motions that will determine when the case begins. One defendant, Kenneth Chesebro, has already been granted a speedy trial, and his case is now separate from the others.|||
Monday's evidentiary hearing in the Fulton County Superior Court could potentially shed light on the strength of the case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Mark Meadows, the former Trump White House chief of staff, has requested to move his case to federal court, and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his chief investigator as central witnesses. The hearing could also set the tone for other defendants who might want their cases "removed" from Fulton County. Additionally, a trial date of October 23 has been set for defendant Kenneth Chesebro, who has requested a speedy trial. Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell has also requested a speedy trial, but a trial date has not been set for her yet. Legal experts are unsure if Meadows will testify if the case goes to trial. The hearing and the potential early trial for some defendants could be crucial in revealing aspects of the alleged conspiracy.|||
