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Trump seeks $6 million in legal fees after Georgia case dismised

Trump seeks $6 million in legal fees after Georgia case dismised

Summary

President Trump’s lawyer has asked the Fulton County District Attorney's office to pay over $6 million in legal fees. This follows the dismissal of a Georgia election interference case against Trump.

Key Facts

  • President Trump's attorney filed a motion for legal fee reimbursement of more than $6 million.
  • A Georgia law allows for reimbursement if charges are dismissed.
  • Trump was facing 13 charges related to trying to change the 2020 election results in Georgia.
  • Fani Willis was initially in charge of the case but was removed after Trump’s allegation of bias.
  • Peter Skandalakis took over the case and dismissed it in November.
  • The case was dropped because it was seen as not worthwhile, especially after Trump's re-election.
  • Neither the White House nor Trump’s lawyer responded to a request for comment.

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