Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the sprawling Fulton County election interference case, according to a new court filing.

Trump had been scheduled to be arraigned in person on Wednesday. Georgia law allows criminal defendants to waive their in-person appearance and enter a formal plea through court filings.

His arraignment marks the fourth time that Trump has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges since leaving the presidency. In this case, Trump is charged with racketeering in his alleged efforts to upend the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

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    1 year ago

    Yeah, but that’s JUST for Chesebro and only because he requested an expedited trial.

    “Speedy trial” requests have to start before 11/3 or be thrown out. Sidney Powell has requested one as well and Willis has requested hers be rolled in with Chesebro.

    Willis is actually willing to do ALL of them starting 10/23, but we’re waiting on the judges ruling.

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      1 year ago

      I love how she called their bluff on that one.

      Chucklefucks: “(If we tell them we want a speedy trial, they won’t be prepared.) WE WANT A SPEEDY TRIAL!”

      Fani Willis: “Let’s do this.”