Fani Willis blows up Meadows' motion.

[berg80]

Mark wants his trial moved to federal court. He must think that gives him a better chance of acquittal. In her response Fani eviscerates the standing on which Meadows made his motion. She quotes him saying, "nobody outside the beltway really cares about Trump admin officials violating the Hatch Act."

Willis then points out, "the defendant unreservedly declares that all of the alleged conduct as to Mr. Meadows relates to protected political activity that lies in the heartland of the 1st A and all the substantive allegations in the indictment concern unquestionable political activity and thus, if not covered by Supremacy Clause immunity, the charges would be barred by the 1st A. However, the defendant does not cite, or even acknowledge, the Hatch Act, the federal statute that expressly forbids such political activity for executive branch employees acting, or appearing to act, under their official authority. Having admitted that all of his pertinent activity is political, the defendant has acknowledged that all of the activity falls outside the scope of his duties and his color of office because he could never, as Chief of Staff, engage in such political activity without violating a federal statute."

Gosh, she is one smart cookie.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

It's possible but not probable Meadows' case will be moved to federal court.

 

[kyzr]

Mark wants his trial moved to federal court. He must think that gives him a better chance of acquittal. In her response Fani eviscerates the standing on which Meadows made his motion. She quotes him saying, "nobody outside the beltway really cares about Trump admin officials violating the Hatch Act."

Willis then points out, "the defendant unreservedly declares that all of the alleged conduct as to Mr. Meadows relates to protected political activity that lies in the heartland of the 1st A and all the substantive allegations in the indictment concern unquestionable political activity and thus, if not covered by Supremacy Clause immunity, the charges would be barred by the 1st A. However, the defendant does not cite, or even acknowledge, the Hatch Act, the federal statute that expressly forbids such political activity for executive branch employees acting, or appearing to act, under their official authority. Having admitted that all of his pertinent activity is political, the defendant has acknowledged that all of the activity falls outside the scope of his duties and his color of office because he could never, as Chief of Staff, engage in such political activity without violating a federal statute."
Gosh, she is one smart cookie.

So how could questioning the election results fall outside the scope of his official duties?
Willis has no clue what his "official duties" are.
All indictments will eventually fall on appeal.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

She doesn't need to know how to practice law. Daddy was a black panther.

 

[struth]

Mark wants his trial moved to federal court. He must think that gives him a better chance of acquittal. In her response Fani eviscerates the standing on which Meadows made his motion. She quotes him saying, "nobody outside the beltway really cares about Trump admin officials violating the Hatch Act."

Willis then points out, "the defendant unreservedly declares that all of the alleged conduct as to Mr. Meadows relates to protected political activity that lies in the heartland of the 1st A and all the substantive allegations in the indictment concern unquestionable political activity and thus, if not covered by Supremacy Clause immunity, the charges would be barred by the 1st A. However, the defendant does not cite, or even acknowledge, the Hatch Act, the federal statute that expressly forbids such political activity for executive branch employees acting, or appearing to act, under their official authority. Having admitted that all of his pertinent activity is political, the defendant has acknowledged that all of the activity falls outside the scope of his duties and his color of office because he could never, as Chief of Staff, engage in such political activity without violating a federal statute."

Gosh, she is one smart cookie.

actually she's very dumb...the Hatch Act 1) is a federal statute, not a GA state law, 2) it only forbids certain political activities, not ALL political activites 3) she has not laid out what activity she claims is expressly prohibited by the Hatch Act

 

[ColonelAngus]

She is not 1% impartial.

She is a cult fuck.

 

[TheProgressivePatriot]

So how could questioning the election results fall outside the scope of his official duties?
Willis has no clue what his "official duties" are.
All indictments will eventually fall on appeal.

He was an official in the executive branch of the Federal government. Those official federal duties do not include interfearing with a state election

 

[kyzr]

He was an official in the executive branch of the Federal government. Those official federal duties do not include interfearing with a state election

There was no "interfering", only questioning election results.
Verifying election results certainly can be an official duty.

Can you post a list of the Chief of Staff's "official duties"? ANS: nope

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

So how could questioning the election results fall outside the scope of his official duties? Willis has no clue what his "official duties" are. All indictments will eventually fall on appeal.

Willis is a veteran lawyer and prosecutor, kyzr a poser.

No Presidential chief of staff's duties involve and include participating in overthrowing the electoral vote of Georgia.

It's far more probable than possible that the trial will remain in the Georgia judicial system.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

There was no "interfering", only questioning election results. Verifying election results certainly can be an official duty. Can you post a list of the Chief of Staff's "official duties"? ANS: nope

And you can't, either. Overthrowing state electoral results does not fall within Meadow's then job description.

 

[The Duke]

Willis is a veteran lawyer and prosecutor, kyzr a poser.

No Presidential chief of staff's duties involve and include participating in overthrowing the electoral vote of Georgia.

It's far more probable than possible that the trial will remain in the Georgia judicial system.

Willis is a stupid hack. There will be repercussions for her actions. Legal ones.

 

[kyzr]

Willis is a veteran lawyer and prosecutor, kyzr a poser.
No Presidential chief of staff's duties involve and include participating in overthrowing the electoral vote of Georgia.
It's far more probable than possible that the trial will remain in the Georgia judicial system.

1. Willis is a political hack.
2. Willis is NOT a legal expert.

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2023/08/15/turley_trump_georgia_indictment_criminalizes_challenges_to_elections.html

What's concerning particularly about this is that Willis didn't really show any semblance of restraint. She indicted everyone for everything she could think of. It is sort of the Jackson Pollock school of prosecution. She threw it all against the canvas. And I think she is hoping that some of these other co-defendants will flip.
3. True, using RICO makes it harder for defendants to move the trial to the Federal courts.

 

[kyzr]

And you can't, either. Overthrowing state electoral results does not fall within Meadow's then job description.

No one overthrew anything. Asking for verification of election results is totally legal.

 

[Marener]

So how could questioning the election results fall outside the scope of his official duties?
Willis has no clue what his "official duties" are.
All indictments will eventually fall on appeal.

Willis read the Constitution.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Willis is a stupid hack. There will be repercussions for her actions. Legal ones.

No, there won't be consequences.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No one overthrew anything. Asking for verification of election results is totally legal.

Your argument has already failed.

 

[Aldo Raine]

And you can't, either. Overthrowing state electoral results does not fall within Meadow's then job description.

Well according to kyzr you have no idea what the POTUS chief of staffs official duty is so therefore it could actually be election interference in the state of Georgia. Sound about correct?

 

[Care4all]

So how could questioning the election results fall outside the scope of his official duties?
Willis has no clue what his "official duties" are.
All indictments will eventually fall on appeal.

Elections, electoral college etc are the one thing that does not fall under the president or something presidential duties in the constitution.... In fact, it would break the constitution.

Election result belongs solely to the states

 

[Care4all]

The Hatch Act says NO POLITICs, no campaigning, no political actions or duties are to be done by Whitehouse staff or any admin employee, while on duty, who tax payers pay....

 

[Care4all]

Meadow's crimes in Georgia do not fall under his chief of staff duties for the president or federal government.