Georgia Election Case Against Trump Dismissed

Fri Dec 05 2025 12:19:48 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others has been officially dismissed by the new prosecutor, Pete Skandalakis. Here’s what led to this significant legal turnaround.

Georgia’s election interference case against Donald Trump and 14 other defendants is dismissed after the new prosecutor, Pete Skandalakis, decided not to pursue the matter. This follows the previous prosecutor, Fani Willis, being removed due to concerns over a potential conflict of interest. Trump's lead attorney celebrates the case's dismissal as an end to 'political persecution'.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia election interference case against President Donald Trump and several others has been dismissed. The new prosecutor, Pete Skandalakis, announced that he will not pursue the case further, following his recent appointment. Skandalakis took over from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who was relieved of the case due to the 'appearance of impropriety' tied to her relationship with a special prosecutor.

With the dismissal, the Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued an order terminating the case entirely. Trump, while immune from legal action as a sitting president, had 14 co-defendants still facing charges, including notable figures like Rudy Giuliani.

Trump’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, expressed his relief over the case's dismissal, calling the process 'political persecution'. The situation stemmed from allegations of attempts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss to Joe Biden in Georgia.

Initially, Skandalakis had to address a considerable evidentiary burden, as Willis' office provided 101 boxes and an extensive digital case file. He emphasized the community's interest in aiming for a fair resolution, indicating that thorough evidence review would be necessary.

Fani Willis, who pioneered the expansive indictment against Trump and others in August 2023, used Georgia's anti-racketeering law to bring forward a conspiracy claim regarding the election results. However, her removal from the case arose from defense claims citing conflicts of interest.

This dismissal signals a turning point in a high-profile political saga that has captivated the nation, reflecting the ongoing debates surrounding election integrity and political accountability.