Judge's reelection bid will bring 'new dimension' of drama to Trump Georgia trial: expert

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's upcoming reelection bid in Georgia is an eventuality that could "add a whole new dimension" to the "weeks of theatrics" in the case, according to former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 13 charges in the case, where he has been charged alongside 18 others for attempting to delegitimize the results of the 2020 election. Trump contends the charges are politically motivated.

As Newsweek points out, the case has been delayed after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was accused of misconduct over a personal relationship with the special prosecutor she hired.

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McAfee is presiding over the hearings to determine whether Willis will remain on the case.

In her blog Civil Discourse, Vance argued McAfee's role in the case will likely attract attention.

"Presumably, Judge McAfee will run for reelection, which may add a whole new dimension to the past few weeks of theatrics in the Fulton County case," Vance wrote.

Newsweek reports that McAfee's website confirmed that he's running for reelection.

"Scott is running for election in 2024 so that he can continue serving our community by clearing the COVID backlog, giving everyone their fair day in court, and keeping our community safe," his website stated.

The case has not yet gone to trial.