In the unfolding legal drama of Georgia's 2020 election interference case, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has granted a Certificate of Immediate Review to Harrison Floyd, a co-defendant facing charges for his alleged involvement in coercing a former election worker into falsely confessing to fraud. This decision, referenced by FOX 5 Atlanta, follows Floyd's legal team's persistent efforts to dismiss the charges on procedural grounds, despite setbacks including the denial of an earlier Plea in Bar that contended the local district attorney lacked jurisdiction without a state election board referral.
According to 11Alive, the trial court has now issued Floyd a procedural boon allowing him to petition for an appellate court reevaluation, thereby circumventing the typical post-verdict wait time for such appeals, with legal experts suggesting the higher court has approximately two months to make its decision, Floyd and 18 others including former President Donald Trump face indictments for their purported roles in the alleged interference, the specific charges against Floyd arise from an alleged scheme to pressure Ruby Freeman, at that time a Fulton County election worker, into making a spurious admission of election fraud.
Among the accused, Floyd is distinctive as the only defendant to have been incarcerated at Fulton County Jail due to his lack of a prearranged bond, contrasting with others who avoided prolonged detention thanks to negotiated arrangements. His request for relaxed bond conditions to participate in Trump's 2024 campaign pursuits suggests an enduring alliance with the former president, while his plea for social media privileges signals a desire for broader communication freedoms amidst the ongoing legal fray, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Adding to Floyd's case are federal charges from Maryland for a clash with FBI agents. This complicates matters for the former Black Voices for Trump director, stretching his legal battles across state lines. The March 28 hearing will discuss Floyd's appeal and motions from Donald Trump and David Shafer. Trump's team claims prosecutorial overreach, violating First Amendment rights, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Shafer's counsel aims for dismissal, citing adherence to legal advice and the Electoral Count Act.
