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Trump GA - Change of Venue to Federal Court? (lemmy.world)
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It appears at least some of the indicted players in the Trump indictments in Georgia are asking to change to Federal court…but these are State charges not Federal - how could a Federal court hear the case(s) in that situation? Would it enable a potential Presidential pardon which does not apply to State charges otherwise?

Is this a back door way to dodge the charges?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My guess is that it's to dodge the press, save face, and continue to distort their narrative to swindle cash from their cult followers.

TV isn't allowed in federal court and the current judge in the GA case has already decided cameras would be allowed.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They're also betting that DT will win the election and pardon them if it's moved to federal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's why I'm asking….it would still be a state case, even if heard in a Federal court (right?). GA filed charges, not the DOJ…that's the part I'm not clear on.