Mark Meadows Takes the Stand in Georgia Election Interference Case
Former White House Chief of Staff Denies Allegations, Requests Case Move
Meadows Testified in Federal Court, Argued for Case Transfer to Federal Jurisdiction
Mark Meadows, former White House Chief of Staff under President Donald J. Trump, took the stand in a federal courtroom on Monday to defend himself against charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Meadows, who is one of 18 defendants named in a sweeping racketeering indictment brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, is accused of conspiring to overturn the election results by pressuring Georgia officials to change the vote count.
During his testimony, Meadows denied the allegations, claiming that he was only doing his job as Chief of Staff and that he never intended to interfere with the election process.
Meadows also requested that the case be moved from state to federal court, arguing that the charges against him are politically motivated and that he cannot receive a fair trial in state court.
The federal judge presiding over the case rejected Meadows' request, but the issue is expected to be appealed.
The indictment against Meadows and the other defendants alleges that they engaged in a multi-state conspiracy to overturn the election results, including pressuring state officials to change the vote count, attempting to create false electoral certificates, and attempting to interfere with the vote counting process.
The case is seen as a significant test of the Justice Department's willingness to hold individuals accountable for their actions in the lead-up to the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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