Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump is once again in the headlines, this time for facing charges in Georgia. Trump’s legal team, led by the sharp and savvy Steve Sadow, is not backing down without a fight. The defense is arguing that the charges against Trump should be dismissed on the grounds of the First Amendment, claiming that the alleged actions fall under constitutionally protected political speech.
Trump's Lawyer Seeks to Dismiss Georgia Case on First Amendment Grounds
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Sadow is not holding back, boldly challenging the grand jury indictment and asserting that every single alleged act and count aims to criminalize free speech and expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. He is not mincing words, making it clear that the prosecutors are targeting Trump’s political speech following the 2020 presidential race. Sadow passionately argues that the Founding Fathers crafted the First Amendment to safeguard citizens from repression and control, emphasizing the need to protect core political speech.
In response, the prosecution contends that Trump’s alleged crimes are not shielded by the First Amendment, stating that the charges are based on criminal acts, not protected speech. The tension between protecting political speech and enforcing state election laws is palpable, with Sadow underscoring the importance of countering speech with truth rather than prosecuting the speaker.
Fulton County prosecutor Donald Wakeford is not pulling any punches either, asserting that Trump’s actions were part of a larger criminal conspiracy to overturn election results, not merely protected speech. The legal battle is heating up as both sides staunchly defend their positions, leaving the ultimate decision in the hands of the courts.
Adding fuel to the fire, the judge overseeing the case, Scott McAfee, recently made headlines for ruling in favor of keeping District Attorney Fani Willis on the case despite allegations of impropriety. The drama surrounding the legal proceedings is reaching new heights, with the defense planning to take the non-disqualification decision to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
