“Judge nixes some of Georgia’s charges against Trump and his allies − but that won’t necessarily derail the case”
“In his ruling, the judge is saying that the state needs to go back to the grand jury and provide details of exactly what aspects of the Constitution these defendants allegedly tried to get state officials to violate, so the defendants have the ability to defend against these charges.
Is the judge saying there is not enough evidence to proceed with this case?
No. He’s saying that the state has not sufficiently explained how the evidence relates to an oath.
Could this delay the trial against Trump and his allies in Georgia?
Maybe. We will have to see. Willis can bring a new, more detailed indictment that is more in line with the state oath.
I think if Willis brings another indictment on these charges, there probably won’t be a delay.
If she appeals this decision, rather than just seeking a new indictment, that might slow things down a little.
Is this a sign that the case is being derailed?
No. The entire indictment, except the violation of oaths of office, still stands. This makes work for the district attorney but is not a fatal detail. Willis can go back to constitutional law experts in her working group and hone in on the theory of a constitutional violation. And she will have another bite at the apple.”
