Politico reports:
The prosecution of former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows for attempting to overturn the 2020 election will remain in state court, a federal judge ruled Friday as he turned down Meadows’ bid to move the case to federal court. The decision, which Meadows is likely to appeal, is a victory for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ drive to bring former President Donald Trump, Meadows and 17 other defendants to trial under the state’s broad criminal racketeering statute for their roles in trying to help Trump cling to power.
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Breaking: A federal judge has rejected former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows’ bid to move his Georgia criminal case to federal court, a significant setback for both Meadows and a troubling sign for former President Donald Trump.
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) September 8, 2023
JUST IN: Judge rejects Mark Meadows. His Fulton County criminal case will not move to federal court. pic.twitter.com/wwKczg5jN6
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) September 8, 2023
NEWS: Judge *rejects* Meadows’ bid to remove Fulton County criminal case to federal court.
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— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) September 8, 2023