September, Friday 20, 2024

Grand jury proposes charging three United States senators in Georgia case


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According to a newly released report, a special grand jury in Georgia recommended charging one current and two former US senators, as well as 18 other allies of former President Donald Trump, for their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. However, prosecutors ultimately decided not to indict them. The grand jury report sheds light on who else was investigated and how close they came to being prosecuted. The report shows dissent among the panel, with two jurors voting against recommending charges for individuals accused of posing as false electors. While there was agreement to charge Trump and his top attorneys, there was a split over whether to charge the senators. The report does not specify the actions each senator took that could lead to charges, but it is known that both publicly supported Trump's attempts to challenge the election results and made unfounded claims of widespread fraud. The grand jury report has been criticized by Trump, who called it lacking credibility.