How Georgia's Legal Case Could Pose a Significant Threat to Trump

By Axios
Posted on 08/14/23 | News Source:

Georgia's racketeering law, known as RICO, might be utilized in the next potential indictment against former President Trump, making it possibly his most damaging legal challenge yet, according to Axios. This law enables prosecutors to link together crimes committed by different individuals toward one common goal. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is expected to present her case to a grand jury soon, could make a charging decision by September 1st. This indictment would be the fourth against Trump since April.

The potential Georgia charges are considered particularly threatening for Trump for several reasons:

  1. The complexity and stiff penalties of RICO cases might push co-defendants to seek plea deals, making it hard for lawyers to establish a trial strategy.
  2. Unlike federal charges, state charges in Georgia cannot be pardoned by the sitting U.S. president, as the power to pardon lies with Georgia's Board of Pardons and Paroles.
  3. Georgia courts are more transparent, meaning the case might be broadcast to the public, possibly causing political damage to Trump.

Willis's expertise in RICO cases and her history of successful prosecutions add further weight to the case.