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Georgia Official Appoints Himself as Trump Case Prosecutor

11/18/2025

Summary

Skandalakis Takes Prosecution

Pete Skandalakis, a Georgia official, has appointed himself as the new prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against U.S. President Donald Trump after District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified.
He states no other prosecutor would take the case.
The case involves racketeering tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
A status hearing is set for December 1, and he will outline next steps.

Summary

Trump's Charges Dismissed

U.S. President Donald Trump had three charges dismissed in the Georgia election-interference case.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued the ruling after District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified, appointing Pete Skandalakis as the new prosecutor.
Trump faces 32 charges, including racketeering, with the case alleging attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, while maintaining his innocence.
A status hearing is expected in early December.

History

Historical Context

The 2020 U.S. presidential election was marred by allegations of foreign interference, particularly from Russia, which had previously disrupted the 2016 election. Over 5 million votes were cast in Georgia, where Donald Trump claimed fraud without evidence. The ongoing legal case against Trump for racketeering highlights the enduring tensions over election integrity, potentially reshaping future political accountability in the U.S.

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Skandalakis Takes Prosecution

Pete Skandalakis, a Georgia official, has appointed himself as the new prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against U.S. President Donald Trump after District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified.
He states no other prosecutor would take the case.
The case involves racketeering tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
A status hearing is set for December 1, and he will outline next steps.

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