The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case has dismissed an effort to have it thrown out. Trump has been accused of spearheading a widespread effort to overthrow the results of the presidential election he lost to Joe Biden. In a motion to dismiss it, Trump's lawyers argued he had been singled out for prosecution while other people who questioned the election results had not been. His lawyers also suggested Trump's political opponents had launched the prosecution to prevent him from winning re-election. Judge Chutkan has scheduled a fresh hearing on 16 August to discuss next steps in the case.

Source: The Star August 04, 2024 10:46 UTC