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In a blow to former President Donald Trump, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously rejected his request to block a special grand jury report. This decision came as a disappointment to Trump and his legal team, who had hoped to put an end to the investigation into his alleged interference with vote counting during the 2020 presidential election. But alas, the highest judicial authority in Georgia wasn’t buying it.
The court dismissed Trump’s petition, stating that there were no “extremely rare circumstances” that would warrant their intervention. Ouch! It seems like the court wasn’t interested in entertaining Trump’s claims of innocence or his attempts to discredit Fulton County Fani Willis, the prosecutor leading the investigation. Cry me a river, Mr. Trump!
Appearing last night on CNN, the foreperson of the Georgia grand jury probing Trump giggled: "Not a short list" of recommended indictments! pic.twitter.com/UNgSmLfu4Y
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) February 22, 2023
This special grand jury has been making quite the headlines lately. One of its members, Emily Kohrs, went on a media tour earlier this year, sharing her opinion on the case. In a shocking interview on CNN, Kohrs expressed her disappointment and frustration at the possibility that no charges would be brought against Trump. Geez, lady, have you heard of innocent until proven guilty? It seems like this grand jury member had already made up her mind before the investigation even began.
Not only did Kohrs express her bias against Trump, but she also made a mockery of the legal process. In an appearance on MSNBC, she joked about how “awesome” it would be to personally serve Trump with a subpoena. Seriously? Is this the kind of professionalism we can expect from this grand jury? I’m not surprised that legal experts are calling Kohrs “a prosecutor’s nightmare.” She clearly lacks the impartiality and objectivity necessary for such an important role.
It’s clear that this special grand jury is nothing more than a politically motivated witch hunt against Trump. Instead of focusing on real issues and serving the American people, those involved seem more interested in playing politics. It’s a shame to see our justice system being used as a tool for partisan vendettas. Trump may have been handed a setback, but the real losers here are the American people who deserve better than this circus.
Source: Conservative Institute
