Legal experts tonight. Were discussing rico is a powerful charge because it is so broad. It is one of the broadest laws in the nation, the way georgia uses it, as the Washington Post explains, because prosecutors can weave together alleged crimes, violations of state and federal laws, activities in other states, the law as this d. A. Knows well, does not require a defendant to set foot in georgia to be charged. Why . Because rico is that broad, you do need, of course, something to happen in the state, in georgia, but you could be a person who stayed out of state. Maybe youre a busy coconspirator. Maybe youre a coward and send other people to do things for you. Under the Georgia State rico statute, a long as some people have committed these crimes of some kind inside the state, other people can be looped in. Thats one of the ways d. A. Willis came out with this strong, broad set of charges last night rounding up these 19 defendants. Theyre not all Household Names. I want to show you def
Trump. Georgias republican governor shutting down trumps latest tirade after he was indicted by a grand jury. Lawyer ty cobb is my guest. Why he says these charges pack a real punch. Ten days to surrender. The to being clicking for trump and his closest allies to turn himself in. How did trump allegedly get so many people to do his bidding. One of his former executives for many years is my guest. Russia ramping up its attacks, targeting Apartment Buildings and a kindergarten far from the front lines. Lets go outfrunt. Ten days to turn himself in. As trump Slams Fani Willis as failed, forcing georgias conservative republican Governor Brian Kemp who, by the way, supported trump and says he voted for him prompted him to say, quote, the 2020 election in georgia was not stolen. For nearly three years now anyone with evidence of fraud has failed to come forward and provide anything in a court of law. Our elections in georgia are secure, access bld and fair and will continue to be as long as
Today, ireland paid final respects to singer activists Sinead Oconnor who died almost two weeks ago. Hundreds lined her streets to pay the respects. The coffin made its way past our old home, which is in keeping with her old high risk cost them. Sinead oconnor was 56 when she died. That time now, for the source, with Kaitlan Collins. And Breaking News from ohio connectivity uncounted, as we have a crucial new witness test on Abortion Striker in america. More than a year after rose reversal, more on that in a moment. Plus, all shook up again as a failure to relaunch another the shovel of the Desantis Campaign. Will the latest shakeup make a difference . And after reading trumps new Election Interference in the, and a former official theorem said that his blood ran cold. The army thats take on the possibility of trump using the military to stay in power. Im Kaitlan Collins and this is the source. We start with Breaking News for you this evening, because cnn can now project that ohio vote
With more than a dozen of his closest allies. That is according to some news accounts. An it this come though thafternoon. The grand jury had heard from half of ten witnesses expected to testify in this case at this stage. Among those witnesses, former Georgia State representative bee wen. Present for the 2020 hearing where Rudy Giuliani pedalled false election claims an urged legislators to appoint a slate of fake trump electors. Two other witnesses who were expected to testify tomorrow have been called in as well. They include journalist george chidi, who stumbled upon a december 14th, 2020 meeting of Fake Electors, as well as Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor jeff duncan, hes a republican who has been openly critical of trumps baseless claims of fraud in the state of georgia. Signs a potential end game in fani williss Criminal Investigation into the expresident and his allies is where we begin today with our favorite reporters and friends. Former Top Justice Department official, ou
Election. Though the dispute is technically over the handling of evidence, its become a proxy war of the expresident s mob boss tactics. Its a little complicated, but incredibly important. Here is where things stand right now. Federal judge chutkan was ordered a hearing over the Justice Departments request for a protective order. The rules governing the process between prosecutors and the defense team. The Washington Post notes such orders can be technical but are routinely approved by judges to protect witnesses and government investigative methods and priorities by limiting evidence by the defense to people authorized by the court. In its argument for a protective order, the Justice Department made a nod to the fact that the defendant has prosecutors explained they wanted to immediately turn over evidence to speed Defense Trial Preparations but were concerned in part over trumps history of posting on social Media Associated with cases against him. Trumps defense team complained the g