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The Fulton County District Attorney, Fani T. Willis, has publicly indicated that she plans to announce the decision on whether to charge former President Donald Trump with attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state during the first three weeks of August. At least 18 individuals have been notified of their status as targets in the investigation, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Willis is expected to seek multiple indictments under Georgia's anti-racketeering statutes, which allow prosecuting multi-state wrongdoing. Law enforcement officials have been planning enhanced security measures, anticipating potential media attention, protests, and disruptions in downtown Atlanta. Trump's inflammatory remarks and attacks on Willis have led to concerns about security and the potential need for alternative processing locations, as the Fulton County Jail faces scrutiny due to civil rights issues.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 The Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis has publicly indicated that she plans
00:06 to announce the decision on whether to charge former President Donald Trump with attempting
00:09 to overturn his 2020 election laws in the state during the first three weeks of August.
00:14 At least 18 individuals have been notified of their status as targets in the investigation,
00:19 including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
00:21 Willis is expected to seek multiple indictments under Georgia's anti-racketeering statutes,
00:25 which allow prosecuting multi-state wrongdoing.
00:28 Law enforcement officials have been planning enhanced security measures, anticipating potential
00:32 media attention, protests, and disruptions in downtown Atlanta.
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