The Georgia election case against Trump, from the investigation to its end

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1. August 2022

   Aug 25– 26Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell Testimony Sought in Georgia Election Probe33 articles · 24 independent sources

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2. Aug 26– 27Trump election probe in Georgia cites voting system breach10 articles · 9 independent sources

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3. September 2022

   Sep 15Georgia Election Probe: Some Could Go To Prison, Lead Prosecutor Reportedly Says3 articles · 3 independent sources

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4. February 2023

   Feb 22– 23Trump lawyers blast election probe after grand juror speaks20 articles · 16 independent sources

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5. March 2023

   Mar 20– 21Trump’s lawyers move to quash Georgia special grand jury report20 articles · 15 independent sources

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6. April 2023

   Apr 24– 25Fulton DA calls for heightened security ahead of Trump-related charging decision11 articles · 11 independent sources

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7. May 2023

   May 16Fulton County DA asks judge to deny Trump's request to toss investigation6 articles · 5 independent sources

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8. May 19Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump indicates charging decisions to come in August5 articles · 5 independent sources

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9. July 2023

   Jul 11– 12A grand jury sworn in Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia's 2020 election31 articles · 23 independent sources

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10. Jul 11– 14Trump asks Georgia courts to disqualify DA Fani Willis and quash grand jury report on 2020 election13 articles · 8 independent sources

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11. Jul 14– 18Georgia Supreme Court rejects Trump attempt to thwart prosecutor in 2020 election probe47 articles · 31 independent sources

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12. August 2023

    Aug 8– 14Prosecutors have started presenting Georgia election investigation to grand jury40 articles · 28 independent sources

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13. Aug 13– 15Trump is indicted in Georgia over 2020 election meddling, the 4th criminal case against him321 articles · 109 independent sources

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14. Aug 14– 21Trump’s expected Georgia surrender and debate no-show shatter campaign conventionality73 articles · 39 independent sources

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15. Aug 20– 23Judge Denies Ex-Trump Aide Mark Meadows’ Bid To Stop His Arrest In Georgia Election Case19 articles · 16 independent sources

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16. September 2023

    Sep 7– 8Special grand jury report that aided Georgia probe leading to Trump's indictment is set for release30 articles · 13 independent sources

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17. October 2023

    Oct 19– 20Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia112 articles · 64 independent sources

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18. Oct 19– 20Sidney Powell vowed to 'release the Kraken' to help Donald Trump. She may now testify against him8 articles · 7 independent sources

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19. Oct 19– 23Trump says Sidney Powell was ‘never’ his attorney after her guilty plea in Georgia election case23 articles · 17 independent sources

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20. Oct 20Jury selection will begin in the first trial in the Georgia election case against Trump and others12 articles · 8 independent sources

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21. Oct 20Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 loss in Georgia70 articles · 45 independent sources

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22. Oct 24Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election36 articles · 27 independent sources

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23. Oct 24Ex-Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case43 articles · 36 independent sources

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24. November 2023

    Nov 14– 15The Georgia district attorney who charged Trump expects his trial to be underway over Election Day5 articles · 5 independent sources

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25. Nov 15– 16Georgia judge issues order to prevent future leaks of sensitive evidence in Trump racketeering case6 articles · 6 independent sources

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26. Nov 15– 18Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case27 articles · 20 independent sources

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27. Nov 16Prosecutor asks judge to revoke bond for Harrison Floyd in Georgia election case5 articles · 5 independent sources

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28. Nov 21A Georgia judge will consider revoking a Trump co-defendant's bond in an election subversion case - The Daily Reporter17 articles · 15 independent sources

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29. December 2023

    Dec 1– 2Trump attorney says trial during campaign would be 'election interference' if he is GOP nominee13 articles · 13 independent sources

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30. Dec 6Mike Pence: Georgia prosecutors put former vice president on their witness list in 2020 election case10 articles · 10 independent sources

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31. Dec 15Mark Meadows to again argue for federal removal in Georgia election interference case10 articles · 6 independent sources

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32. Dec 15– 19Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal court48 articles · 30 independent sources

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33. January 2024

    Jan 9– 10Trump Prosecutor Fani Willis Subpoenaed To Testify In Divorce Case Of Alleged Romantic Partner, Report Says9 articles · 9 independent sources

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34. Jan 9Trump Prosecutor Had Improper Relationship, Co-Defendant Says18 articles · 17 independent sources

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35. Jan 11– 15Fulton County DA defends prosecutor appointed to Trump case amid professional impropriety allegations20 articles · 14 independent sources

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36. Jan 12– 19Georgia judge sets a hearing on misconduct allegations against Fani Willis in Trump election case31 articles · 25 independent sources

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37. Jan 18– 19Fani Willis accuses estranged wife of special prosecutor of 'interfering' with Trump election case15 articles · 11 independent sources

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38. Jan 19– 26Trump accuses DA Fani Willis of inappropriately injecting race into Georgia election case28 articles · 22 independent sources

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39. Jan 22Judge delays Trump prosecutor Fani Willis’ deposition in her alleged boyfriend’s divorce case12 articles · 10 independent sources

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40. Jan 22Judge orders unsealing of divorce case involving Georgia special prosecutor accused of affair16 articles · 16 independent sources

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41. Jan 23– 26Georgia state Senate approves special committee investigation into Fani Willis15 articles · 14 independent sources

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42. Jan 24– 31DA Fani Willis, prosecutor Nathan Wade subpoenaed to testify in misconduct hearing, per lawsuit23 articles · 15 independent sources

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43. Jan 31– Feb 2Fulton County DA Fani Willis acknowledges personal relationship with the special prosecutor in Trump election case19 articles · 12 independent sources

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44. Jan 31– Feb 2House Judiciary Committee subpoenas Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis22 articles · 16 independent sources

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45. February 2024

    Feb 2– 3Fani Willis acknowledges a ‘personal relationship’ with prosecutor she hired in Trump’s Georgia case51 articles · 40 independent sources

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46. Feb 10Georgia Republicans say Fani Willis inquiry isn't a 'witch hunt,' but Democrats doubt good faith8 articles · 8 independent sources

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47. Feb 10– 15Relationship between DA Fani Willis and Nathan Wade started years earlier than claimed, witness says30 articles · 21 independent sources

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48. Feb 10Trump co-defendant accuses Georgia prosecutors of lying about when relationship started6 articles · 6 independent sources

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49. Feb 12Hearing to determine if Fani Willis, Nathan Wade must testify about allegations8 articles · 3 independent sources

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50. Feb 12– 13Georgia judge says DA Fani Willis could be ejected from Trump case if a financial conflict exists16 articles · 14 independent sources

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51. Feb 13– 15Will Georgia prosecutor be removed from election case against Donald Trump? Judge to hear arguments25 articles · 18 independent sources

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52. Feb 15– 17Fani Willis120 articles · 52 independent sources

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53. Feb 23Nathan Wade’s phone at DA Fani Willis’ home 35 times in months before they claim relationship began: investigator8 articles · 5 independent sources

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54. Feb 24– Mar 1With salacious testimony finished, legal arguments to begin over Fani Willis' future in Trump case37 articles · 25 independent sources

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55. Feb 27– 28Ex-law partner evasive as attorneys press for details on Fani Willis' romance in Trump case16 articles · 13 independent sources

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56. Feb 28Mark Meadows loses bid to move Georgia election case to federal court10 articles · 5 independent sources

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57. March 2024

    Mar 6– 8Embattled DA Fani Willis faces Democratic challenger in reelection bid11 articles · 11 independent sources

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58. Mar 13– 14Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in the Georgia 2020 election interference case102 articles · 73 independent sources

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59. Mar 13– 16Judge rules DA can stay on Trump Georgia case with ex-boyfriend stepping down184 articles · 89 independent sources

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60. Mar 13Judge dismisses six counts in Trump Fulton County indictment5 articles · 4 independent sources

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61. Mar 14Kemp signs Georgia law reviving prosecutor sanctions panel. Democrats fear it's aimed at Fani Willis6 articles · 6 independent sources

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62. Mar 14GOP Rep Threatens Fani Willis With Contempt Of Congress5 articles · 5 independent sources

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63. Mar 15Special prosecutor Nathan Wade withdraws from Trump election case in Georgia after controversy over relationship with DA10 articles · 9 independent sources

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64. Mar 15– 21Judge clears way for Trump to appeal ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia 2020 election case64 articles · 44 independent sources

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65. Mar 24Fulton County DA Fani Willis says despite efforts to slow down Trump case, 'the train is coming'25 articles · 23 independent sources

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66. Mar 28– 30Trump asks appeals court to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to remain on Georgia election case38 articles · 27 independent sources

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67. Mar 28Trump’s team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case26 articles · 24 independent sources

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68. April 2024

    Apr 4Judge denies Trump's motion to have Georgia election case dismissed on 1st Amendment grounds32 articles · 27 independent sources

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69. May 2024

    May 3– 4Fulton County officials say by law they don't control Fani Willis' spending in Trump case8 articles · 8 independent sources

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70. May 8– 9Appeals Court To Review Ruling Allowing Fani Willis To Remain On Election Interference Case57 articles · 46 independent sources

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71. May 21– 22Fani Willis and judge presiding over Georgia Trump election case defeat challengers29 articles · 24 independent sources

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72. May 21Fani Willis slams Rep. Jordan, calling him a ‘clown’5 articles · 5 independent sources

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73. June 2024

    Jun 3– 4Georgia appeals court sets tentative Oct. 4 date to hear Trump appeal of Fani Willis ruling13 articles · 12 independent sources

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74. Jun 5– 6Georgia Appeals Court halts Trump's election case while Fani Willis disqualification appeal pending73 articles · 56 independent sources

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75. Jun 13Nathan Wade’s Team Pauses A CNN Interview After Being Asked About Romantic Relationship With Fani Willis9 articles · 9 independent sources

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76. July 2024

    Jul 16Appeals court won’t hear arguments on Fani Willis’ role in Georgia Trump case until after election9 articles · 9 independent sources

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77. September 2024

    Sep 12– 13Judge tosses some counts in Georgia election case against Trump and others42 articles · 35 independent sources

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78. Sep 13Fani Willis skips a Georgia state Senate hearing while challenging subpoena9 articles · 8 independent sources

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79. October 2024

    Oct 29– 30Man who threatened Fani Willis and sheriff over Trump investigation gets nearly 2 years in prison - The Daily Reporter5 articles · 5 independent sources

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80. November 2024

    Nov 6Fani Willis, Georgia prosecutor pursuing election case against Trump, is reelected7 articles · 7 independent sources

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81. Nov 12Supreme Court rejects Mark Meadows’s push to move Georgia election case to federal court21 articles · 21 independent sources

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82. Nov 18– 19Georgia appeals court cancels hearing in election interference case against Trump13 articles · 10 independent sources

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83. December 2024

    Dec 4– 5Trump's lawyers move to dismiss Georgia election interference case15 articles · 11 independent sources

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84. Dec 19– 20Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others95 articles · 63 independent sources

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85. Dec 27– 28Georgia judge rules state lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis in misconduct probe11 articles · 10 independent sources

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86. January 2025

    Jan 9Fani Willis seeks to overturn her disqualification from Trump Georgia election case8 articles · 8 independent sources

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87. March 2025

    Mar 17Judge says Fani Willis violated open records law, orders her to pay $54K in attorneys' fees5 articles · 5 independent sources

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88. September 2025

    Sep 16Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case20 articles · 20 independent sources

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89. November 2025

    Nov 14New prosecutor takes on the Georgia election case against Trump and others21 articles · 16 independent sources

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90. Nov 26– 27Georgia case against Trump dropped, ending efforts to punish president over 2020 election aftermath61 articles · 41 independent sources

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91. January 2026

    Jan 8Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis' office over election interference case9 articles · 9 independent sources

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