Georgia Election Interference Case against Trump Dismissed by New Prosecutor

Fri Dec 05 2025 04:55:29 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The new prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case, Pete Skandalakis, has decided to drop the charges against Donald Trump and others involved. This decision follows a legal saga that removed the previous district attorney, Fani Willis, due to allegations of impropriety.

In a recent court filing, Pete Skandalakis, the newly appointed prosecutor for the Georgia election interference case, announced his decision to dismiss all charges against Donald Trump and the co-defendants. This move comes after a ruling removed Fani Willis due to perceived conflicts of interest associated with her prior relationship with a special prosecutor. While the official charges against Trump are no longer pursued, other defendants remain implicated in the case.

ATLANTA – In a significant turn of events, the Georgia prosecutor overseeing the election interference case against Donald Trump has announced the cessation of all legal action. Pete Skandalakis, who took over from Fani Willis amid controversies surrounding her conduct, filed the dismissal in Fulton County Superior Court.

The case against Trump and his associates faced scrutiny after Willis was removed due to an ‘appearance of impropriety’ stemming from her relationship with the special prosecutor involved. Skandalakis cited the need to thoroughly assess the evidence and acknowledged the public’s interest in the case outcome.

Judge Scott McAfee swiftly granted the dismissal, stating it effectively terminates the legal proceedings against Trump. While Trump’s prosecution has been halted, the fates of the remaining 14 defendants, including notable figures such as Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, remain uncertain.

Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead attorney, expressed relief at the dismissal, framing it as a victory over political motivations behind the charges. He stated that a fair and impartial prosecutor has now brought an end to what he described as lawfare against Trump.

Skandalakis’s role is crucial, especially after other potential prosecutors declined to take on this challenging case. As the elected Republican district attorney for Coweta County, he has hinted at a careful review of the extensive evidence left by Willis, which includes over 100 boxes and a substantial digital archive.

The Georgia election interference case initially arose from allegations of a coordinated attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election, where Biden narrowly defeated Trump. Legal representatives for the defense are adamant that the case should never have been pursued in the first place.

While the dismissal represents a decisive moment in the tumultuous legal battles surrounding Trump's post-election actions, the remaining defendants continue to face serious allegations, which may see further developments in the future.