In the midst of Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles, a new development in Georgia could add another criminal case to his already extensive docket. Grand jurors are currently being selected in Georgia, and they have the potential to indict the former president and others on charges related to 2020 election interference. This could mean trouble for Trump, as these charges could come as soon as a few weeks from now. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has provided a timeline that suggests charges may be filed between July 31 and August 18.
If Trump is charged in Georgia, it would be his third criminal case overall and his second state criminal case, alongside the upcoming hush money trial in New York. State charges could prove to be even more significant than federal charges, especially if a Republican takes the White House and makes federal charges against Trump disappear.
Adding to the legal pressure, special counsel Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 probe, which overlaps with Willis’ investigation, could also result in charges against Trump. This would bring the total number of Trump indictments to four, with two state cases and two federal cases.
It’s worth noting that there was a previous Georgia grand jury investigating Trump and others for election interference, but they were only able to recommend charges and couldn’t vote on them. That’s why a new set of grand jurors is being selected for this purpose.
With all of these developments, it’s clear that the legal troubles surrounding Donald Trump are far from over. Stay tuned as we keep a close eye on the situation in Georgia and the potential impact it could have on the former president.
