Mark Meadows to Remain in State Court for Election Interference Charges

Georgia Judge Denies Request to Move Case

Federal Judge Holds Former White House Chief of Staff in State Jurisdiction

In a significant development, Judge Steve Jones of the Northern District of Georgia has rejected an effort by Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff under President Donald Trump, to have his racketeering case moved from state court to federal court.

This development comes as part of a broader investigation into election interference by Trump associates. An Arizona grand jury has indicted Meadows and other individuals, including former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, in connection with an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.

Meadows had argued that the charges against him should be heard in federal court because they involve issues of federal law. However, Judge Jones ruled that the state court has jurisdiction over the case and that there is no basis for moving it to federal court.

The decision is a setback for Meadows, who has been fighting to keep his case out of state court. It also signals that the prosecution of former Trump associates for alleged election interference will continue in both state and federal courts.

Meadows has indicated that he plans to appeal the decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. However, the court's ruling is likely to bolster efforts by prosecutors to hold accountable those who attempted to undermine the integrity of the 2020 election.