Mark Meadows, Former Trump Chief Of Staff, Requests Transfer of Fulton County Case to Federal Court

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Files Motion to Transfer Charges

Mark Meadows, the former White House Chief of Staff under Donald Trump, has filed a motion in the Northern District of Georgia to transfer his charges from the ex-president's fourth indictment to a federal court. It is reported that Meadows intends to request the dismissal of his case based on federal law.

Attorneys Argue for Federal Court Transfer

Attorneys for former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows have filed a 14-page document stating that Meadows has the right to move his legal case to federal court. The filing argues that the charges against Meadows could potentially involve a federal defense due to his role as Chief of Staff to the President of the United States.

Meadows Named as Co-Defendant in Trump's Indictment

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been named as one of the co-defendants in an indictment against former President Donald Trump in Fulton County, Georgia. The indictment is a result of a criminal investigation into Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has charged the individuals under Georgia's RICO Act, which allows prosecutors to connect multiple crimes committed by several defendants and argue that they were part of a criminal enterprise working towards a common criminal goal.

Indictment Alleges Wrongdoing by Meadows

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has been indicted on multiple charges, including violating the state's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations statute and soliciting an official to violate their oath of office. The indictment alleges that Meadows, along with former President Donald Trump and others, unlawfully pressured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to find 11,780 votes in a phone call on January 2, 2021.

Meadows Denies Wrongdoing

Mark Meadows, former White House Chief of Staff, has denied any wrongdoing in helping former President Donald Trump contest the election results. In a court filing, Meadows stated that the actions he is accused of, such as arranging meetings, contacting state officials, and setting up phone calls, are not criminal in nature. He argued that these are tasks expected of a Chief of Staff to the President.

Legal Filing Challenges Indictment

The article discusses a legal filing that argues against an indictment, stating that it interferes with a federal official's duties and violates the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The Supremacy Clause establishes that the Constitution and federal laws take precedence over conflicting state laws.

Meadows Seeks Transfer to Federal Court

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows is seeking to have his indictment moved to federal court, according to his attorneys. They argue that the case should be heard in federal court to allow for the timely consideration of Meadows's defenses, including his federal defense under the Supremacy Clause. They also claim that moving the case to federal court would halt any further state-court proceedings against Meadows and prevent him from having to defend himself in both state and federal courts simultaneously. Meadows's attorneys plan to file a separate motion to dismiss the indictment altogether.

Trump Campaign Criticizes District Attorney

The Trump campaign has criticized Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, calling her a "rabid partisan" who is using "bogus indictments" to campaign and fundraise. The campaign alleges that Willis deliberately delayed her investigation to interfere with the 2024 presidential race and harm the Trump campaign.