Trump Lawyer Says No Georgia Trial in 2025 If He Wins Race (1)

December 1, 2023, 9:51 PM UTC

Donald Trump’s lawyer in Georgia said Friday that if his client wins the presidency next year, he can’t face a state racketeering trial until after he leaves office.

Attorney Steven Sadow argued during a court hearing that the US Constitution shields Trump from a trial if he wins the White House. He cited the constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which says federal law takes precedence over state law. Trump is accused of leading a conspiracy to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked for an August trial date for Trump and 14 ...

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