Grand Jury Indicts Trump and 18 Others in Georgia Overturning Election Case

What is a Grand Jury?

A grand jury is a group of citizens who are sworn to investigate criminal activity and determine if there is enough evidence to indict, or charge, a person with a crime. Grand juries are typically larger than trial juries, and their proceedings are secret. This is because grand juries are not trying to determine guilt or innocence, but rather to decide if there is enough evidence to support a criminal charge.

Trump and Others Indicted in Georgia

On August 14, 2023, an Atlanta-based grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others on state charges stemming from their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia. The indictments include charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and election interference.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Trump in Election Probe

In related news, a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has also indicted former President Trump in connection with the 2020 election. The federal indictment accuses Trump of obstructing justice, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and making false statements.