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Former US president Trump’s bid to quash Georgia investigation rejected by judge
- The judge presiding over the grand jury investigation rejected the former president’s bid to disqualify the prosecutor leading the inquiry and block expected indictments
- Trump has denied any wrongdoing and accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, an elected Democrat, of political motives
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The judge presiding over a Georgia grand jury investigation into Donald Trump on Monday rejected the former US president’s bid to disqualify the prosecutor leading the inquiry and block any indictments stemming from the probe, which is expected to yield charges in the coming weeks.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney also denied Trump’s request to quash a special grand jury report that included recommendations on whom to charge in connection with a campaign to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results, when Democrat Joe Biden narrowly carried the state.
The report has remained sealed pending charges in the case.
Monday’s ruling arrived potentially only days before possible indictments. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has strongly indicated she intends to ask a grand jury to approve charges sometime in the next three weeks, telling judges that her staff will mostly work remotely as a safety precaution.
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Security barricades were erected outside the county courthouse last week.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and accused Willis, an elected Democrat, of political motives. A spokesperson and his Georgia-based legal team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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A spokesperson for Willis declined to comment.
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