A Fulton County judge has extended the deadline for appointing a new prosecutor in the ongoing election interference case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. Judge Scott McAfee announced that the new deadline will now be November 14, 2025. This decision comes after the council responsible for selecting the replacement indicated they needed more time to finalize their choice.
The extension is shorter than the 90 days initially requested by the council. Some defendants, including attorney John Eastman, voiced their frustration regarding the prolonged proceedings. In a recent court filing, Eastman’s legal team stated, “Enough is enough,” highlighting that the indictment was issued over two years ago, in August 2023.
The case stems from allegations involving efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. The indictment claimed that Trump made a phone call on January 2, 2021, during which he urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” the votes necessary to win the state. The charges against Trump and others include soliciting state leaders, misleading election workers, and promoting false claims of a stolen election.
The original prosecutor, Fani Willis, has been at the center of this legal battle. She is appealing her removal from the case after being accused of misconduct nearly two years ago by defendant Michael Roman. The allegations relate to her relationship with one of the prosecutors working on the case.
While the legal challenges continue, it is important to note that there are over a dozen defendants involved, including notable figures such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Their collective actions are being scrutinized as part of a broader investigation into alleged attempts to undermine the electoral process.
As the November deadline approaches, the case remains a focal point of national interest, highlighting the ongoing complexities surrounding the 2020 election and its aftermath.
