JUST IN: Judge Denies Trump Motion to Have Fani Willis’ RICO Lawfare Case Dismissed on Free Speech Grounds
Judge McAfee
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Thursday denied Trump’s motion to have Fani Willis’ RICO lawfare case dismissed on First Amendment claims.
“After considering the extensive briefing, the argument of counsel, and the indictment, the Court finds these vital constitutional protections do not reach the actions and statements alleged by the State. Nor do the statutes themselves facially violate the First Amendment,” Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Thursday, Fox News reported.
“They argue this prosecution violates the First Amendment’s protections of political speech and activity, freedom of association, and the right to petition Congress as-applied to their alleged conduct, and further contend that the indicted charges are overbroad,” McAfee said.
Last month Judge Scott McAfee ruled District Attorney Fani Wills can continue her RICO case against Trump and his associates.
