ATLANTA — Monday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced the indictment of 19 people, including the former president.
The indictment states “Trump and the other Defendants charged in this indictment refused to accept that Trump lost, and they knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favor of Trump. That conspiracy contained a common plan and purpose to commit two or more acts of racketeering activity in Fulton County, Georgia, elsewhere in the State of Georgia, and in other states.”
Channel 2′s Michael Doudna reached out to the individuals indicted in Fulton County. The responses of those individuals are included below.
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Rudy Guliani:
- On “X” the former New York Mayor said this about the indictment: “This indictment is an affront to American Democracy and does permanent, irrevocable harm to our justice system. It’s just the next chapter in a book of lies with the purpose of framing President Donald Trump and anyone willing to take on the ruling regime. They lied about Russian collusion, they lied about Joe Biden’s foreign bribery scheme, and they lied about Hunter Biden’s laptop hard drive proving 30 years of criminal activity. The real criminals here are the people who have brought this case forward both directly and indirectly.”
Jenna Ellis:
- The former Trump attorney went on X and posted “The Democrats and the Fulton County DA are criminalizing the practice of law.” She continued “I am resolved to trust the Lord and I will simply continue to honor, praise, and serve Him. I deeply appreciate all of my friends who have reached out offering encouragement and support.”
David Shafer:
- An attorney for the former Georgia GOP chair said in a statement “David Schafer is totally innocent of the charges filed against him yesterday.” It continues “His conduct regarding the 2020 presidential election was lawful, appropriate, and specifically authorized by the US Consitution, federal and state law, and long-standing legal precedent.”
Shawn Still:
- His attorneys said in a statement “The evidence at trial will show that Sen. Still is innocent as the day is long. We look forward to our day in court to clear his good name.”
Robert Cheeley:
- Told Channel 2 Action News he would not comment at his office.
Trevian Kutti:
- Did not respond to requests for comments sent via social media.
John Eastman:
- Did not return calls or requests for comment by Channel 2 Action News.
Ray Smith:
- Did not return calls left at his office.
Kenneth Chesebro:
- Efforts to reach him were unsuccessful.
Sidney Powell:
- Call was not returned.
Mike Roman:
- Channel 2 Action News was unable to find a working number.
Jeffery Clark:
- Call was not returned. It was unclear if the associated number was his or not.
Scott Hall:
- Did not return a call or text.
Stephen Cliffgard Lee:
- Channel 2 Action News was unable to find a valid phone number for the out-of-state pastor.
Mark Meadows:
- Could not be reached for comment.
Harrison Floyd:
- Could not be reached for comment.
Channel 2 Action News is reaching out to as many of those indicted as possible. We will update you as we get new responses.
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