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The trial must be shown on TV, unlike the others. While federal and other state laws prohibit it, Georgia has allowed media access to courtrooms since the 1980s.
The fourth indictment against Donald Trump is the 'icing on the cake' in the wave of accusations against him.
The law known as RICO—the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act—allows Georgia County District Attorney Fulton Fanny Willis to file charges against Trump for an organized scheme to sway the outcome of the election, not just in his state. , but also in 5 other countries. There are 98 pages that show 161 actions carried out by him and 18 associates of the former president.
The implementation of this law, conceived for mafia-type criminal organizations and used over the years for financial crimes, has caused quite a bit of surprise. But in fact this law seems to bring a lot of trouble for the former president and there are several reasons.
While special prosecutor Jack Smith's federal indictment in Washington lists six (unnamed) co-conspirators, the Florida indictment includes two little-known employees who helped Trump hide top-secret documents.
But the Georgia case is the first to directly implicate up to 18 associates, including elected officials, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows (he may be the first chief of staff to be jailed since Watergate) and multiple lawyers ( Rudy Giuliani, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, John Eastman, Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell). Besides these eighteen, there are thirty other unnamed associates.
According to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, they should be tried along with Trump; it would be a circus, with countless lawyers and various defense strategies, but many believe that this is exactly part of Willis' strategy. In short, the prosecutor would aim to push the accomplices to cooperate with justice and testify against the former president.
There is for the first time a mandatory sentence of at least five years if Trump and his associates are convicted under the anti-racketeering law. In the Manhattan trial for falsifying documents related to payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, no jail time is likely. In the two federal trials, prison terms are provided, but judges have discretion. This can also motivate co-workers to cooperate.
However, if Trump or another Republican wins the 2024 presidential election, he will not be able to immediately pardon Trump (or any other convicts). At least five years must pass.
The trial must be shown on TV, unlike the others. While federal and other state laws prohibit it, Georgia has allowed media access to courtrooms since the 1980s.
When the Democratic-dominated House of Representatives' investigation into the takeover of Congress was televised, it swayed public opinion.
Georgia has laws requiring speedy trials. The prosecutor aims to start the process within six months, while Trump's strategy has been to slow down proceedings, hoping to win the Republican nomination first and possibly the presidential election. / Adapted "Pamphlet" from "Corriere Della Sera"
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