It was a major win for former President Donald Trump on Wednesday as the Georgia Court of Appeals halted all proceedings in the RICO case against him.
The decision was made to allow time for the court to rule on a motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case.
The motion, filed by Trump’s legal team, claims that Willis has a conflict of interest due to her previous public statements about wanting to prosecute Trump and her connections to anti-Trump organizations.
“Upon consideration of the Application for Interlocutory Appeal, it is ordered that it be hereby GRANTED. The Appellant may file a Notice of Appeal within 10 days of the date of this order. The Clerk of Superior Court is directed to include a copy of this order in the record transmitted to the Court of Appeals,” the Court said.
This delay is seen as a significant setback for Willis and her efforts to bring down the former president.
In response to the news, Trump’s lawyer Jordan Sekulow stated, “We are pleased with the court’s decision and look forward to presenting our arguments for why Ms. Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting this case.”
This latest development comes after months of legal battles between Trump and Willis over allegations of racketeering and conspiracy within his organization during his time in office.
However, many Republicans have viewed this case as politically motivated and an attempt by Democrats to discredit their leader.
The delay also means that the trial will not take place before the 2024 election, which is significant considering rumors of Trump potentially running again.
This could be seen as a strategic move by his legal team to ensure that he does not face any legal challenges while campaigning.
Trump supporters were quick to celebrate this news, with many taking to social media to express their relief at the halt in proceedings. One user wrote, “Finally some good news! The left will do anything to try and take down our president, but justice will prevail.”
However, not everyone is pleased with this decision. Democrats and those who oppose Trump see it as a delay tactic and an attempt to avoid accountability for his actions while in office.
Some have also accused the court of being biased towards Trump and protecting him from facing consequences. This case has been highly publicized and has sparked debates over the extent of political influence in the judicial system.
The Georgia Court of Appeals is expected to rule on the motion to disqualify Willis within the next few weeks. Until then, all proceedings in the RICO case will remain on hold, leaving both sides anxiously awaiting the outcome.
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