Summary:
- Former President Trump is expected to be arraigned in Georgia following his fourth criminal indictment, facing racketeering charges related to the 2020 election.
- Fulton County District Attorney Fawney Willis has set a deadline of August 25th for Trump and 18 others to surrender.
- Trump's participation in the first Republican presidential primary debate is uncertain and may impact the 2024 campaign landscape.
- Mark Meadows, one of the indicted defendants, is seeking to move the case to federal court, raising jurisdictional questions.
- The case could set a precedent for the prosecution of federal officials at the state level, with potential implications for future cases.
- Speculation arises about Mark Meadows' role in the investigation and potential cooperation with prosecutors.
Multiple sources tell CBS News former President Trump is expected to be arraigned in Georgia next week following his fourth criminal indictment. Trump faces several racketeering charges stemming from his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. Fulton County District Attorney Fawney Willis has ordered the former president and 18 others indicted in Georgia to surrender by August 25th. Sources are also telling CBS News that Trump is unlikely to participate in the first Republican presidential primary debate. That's scheduled to take place just two days before the District Attorney's deadline. Trump is expected to announce his decision on the debate this week.
Arraignment Negotiations and Expectations
Security Concerns and Complications
Impact on 2024 Campaign
Mark Meadows' Legal Moves
Implications for Future Prosecutions
Meadows' Potential Cooperation
Robert Costa, CBS News Chief Election and Campaign Correspondent, provides insights on the ongoing developments in the case.