It would be the only time former President Donald Trump did not appear in-person for his arraignment in the four criminal cases against him.

Former President Donald Trump may not show up to his arraignment in Georgia next week, according to two sources familiar with his plans.

Trump is considering waiving his arraignment appearance, which is scheduled for the morning of Sept. 6, the sources told CBS News. He is charged with 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the results of the presidential election in Georgia.

  • Nougat@kbin.social
    43·
    1 year ago

    Eh, this is not really a story:

    Fulton County Superior Court allows defendants to appear virtually for arraignments or waive their right to appear at all. Instead, a defendant’s attorney would enter a not guilty plea in writing.

    Several of Trump’s 18 co-defendants have already waived their formal arraignments and entered not guilty pleas, excusing them from appearing in person.

    It’s a thing you are allowed to do in Fulton County, people deserve to follow the applicable law without being criticized for it.