In a statement issued Monday, Fulton County Clerk of Superior Courts Ché Alexander warned that a fake document is circulating online depicting an indictment for former President Donald Trump that has not yet been issued.
"While there have been no documents filed today ... all members of the media should be reminded that documents that do not bear an official case number, filing date, and the name of The Clerk of Courts, are not considered official filings and should not be treated as such," said a statement from Alexander's office. "Media members can expect to be notified of any/all findings in real-time and will be provided access to filings via equitable communication."
"As the official custodian of various county records, the Clerk of Courts understands the sensitivity of all court filings, especially those that are at the forefront of the national spotlight, and remains committed to operating with an extreme level of efficiency, accuracy, and transparency," the statement continued.
This alert comes shortly after an incident in which a document appearing to show charges against Trump appeared on the Fulton County court's website. Reuters reported it and the document was swiftly removed. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has clarified that no indictment has yet been made.
According to Atlanta First News, the document making the rounds online is not the same as the document Reuters obtained.
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This comes as the presiding judge has signaled the court can remain open past its normal operating hours if necessary for the grand jury to continued hearing evidence, including from former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan.
A previous report indicated Willis is prepared to issue more than a dozen indictments against multiple people, including possible racketeering charges.
