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A ballot box with the seal of the State of Georgia.

Georgia v. Trump et al.

RICO

The Parties

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on behalf of the State Georgia against 19 Co-Defendants: Former President Donald Trump, Attorney Rudy Giuliani, Attorney Ray Smith III, fake elector Cathy Latham, Attorney Robert Cheeley, Attorney John Eastman, fake elector David Shafer, Attorney Kenneth Chesebro, campaign staffer Mike Roman, fake elector Shawn Still, Attorney Jenna Ellis, Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Former Department of Justice official Jeffrey Clark, bail bondsman Scott Hall, Coffee County elections supervisor Misty Hampton, Attorney Sidney Powell, Illinois pastor Steve Lee, advocate Harrison Floyd, and publicist Trevian Kutti. The indictment mentions 30 unindicted co-conspirators.

The Charges

Charges in the alleged criminal enterprise to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election fall into several clusters. All co-defendants are charged with racketeering while various others are variously accused of advancing different elements of the common enterprise through the fake electors plot, lying to investigators, breaching Coffee County election equipment, harassing election workers, and interactions with public officials.

The Venue

Fulton County Superior Court before Judge Scott McAfee.

Timeline

Aug 14, 2023

Indictment

Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants are indicted by a grand jury in an action under Georgia’s RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act. All co-defendants are implicated in a common criminal scheme to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results.

Aug 22, 2023-
Aug 25, 2023

Surrender and Booking

Co-defendants surrender voluntarily and are booked. Mug shots are taken. 18 co-defendants are released on bond while Co-Defendant Floyd is jailed until he obtains a bond agreement on August 29.

Aug 28, 2023-
Sep 5, 2023

Arraignment

All co-defendants initially pleaded not guilty.

Sep 29, 2023

Hall Guilty Plea

As part of a cooperation agreement, Co-Defendant Scott Hall pleads guilty to 5 misdemeanor counts of consipiracy to commit intentional interference with the performance of election duties.

Oct 19, 2023

Powell Guilty Plea

As part of a cooperation agreement, Co-Defendant Sidney Powell pleads guilty to 6 misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with the performance of election duties.

Oct 20, 2023

Chesebro Guilty Plea

As part of a cooperation agreement, Co-Defendant Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty to 1 felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents.

Oct 20, 2023

Ellis Guilty Plea

As part of a cooperation agreement, Co-Defendant Jenna Ellis pleads guilty to 1 felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings.

2024

Trial

The scheduled trial start date has not yet been set. The District Attorney has proposed a start date of August 5, 2024.

Digital Memorabilia

Indictment

Grand Jury Final Report