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Trump Escapes Georgia Charges Amid Presidential Immunity Ruling

11/29/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not face criminal charges in the Georgia racketeering case after Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the indictment.
The dismissal follows federal charges against Trump being abandoned due to presidential immunity.
Prosecutor Peter Skandalakis said pursuing the case further would not serve justice given logistical and constitutional issues.
The ruling raises accountability concerns for a sitting president and suggests voters will determine Trump's future.

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U.S. President Donald Trump will not face criminal charges in the Georgia racketeering case after Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the indictment.
The dismissal follows federal charges against Trump being abandoned due to presidential immunity.
Prosecutor Peter Skandalakis said pursuing the case further would not serve justice given logistical and constitutional issues.
The ruling raises accountability concerns for a sitting president and suggests voters will determine Trump's future.