The lone Georgia elected official who has been indicted as part of the massive election interference case is seeking a judge’s dismissal of the charges against him.
Shawn Still currently serves as the state senator representing North Fulton and Forsyth counties. He previously held the position of state finance chair for the Georgia Republican Party and also worked as a false elector four years ago.
His attorneys appeared for Wednesday’s hearing and requested the judge to dismiss the charges on his behalf.
Still nowhere to be seen, his attorney argued against criminal charges for his involvement in the meeting of the Republican false electors almost four years ago.
“I have to admit, I’ve never witnessed such a blatant act of fraud being committed right in front of the public’s eyes. It happened with a court reporter and a videographer present, along with the media, in broad daylight, and in the presence of 15 other individuals,” stated attorney Tom Bever, representing Still.
According to Fulton County prosecutors, that is precisely what transpired during the meeting.
Channel 2’s Richard Elliot witnessed the moment when the GOP false electors, led by then Georgia GOP Chair David Shafer, cast their ballots and signed their names on the document sent to elections officials.
According to prosecutors, that was considered a crime.
According to the attorney for Still, their client was informed that it was necessary to take these measures in the event that Georgia changed its allegiance to former President Donald Trump.
According to Beaver, it was essential for the voters to cast their ballots in order for the votes from Georgia to be counted.
The state, however, contended that the meeting formed a crucial part of a larger conspiracy aimed at overturning the popular vote in Georgia and persuading the Republican-controlled legislature to declare Trump as the victor.
According to Prosecutor Will Wooten, it is irrelevant whether Still or anyone else was aware that their actions were illegal.
According to Wooten, it is assumed that everyone, including Shawn Still, is aware of the law. Therefore, claiming ignorance of the law as a defense for illegal actions is not valid.
The judge did not make any rulings on Wednesday. An official decision is expected to be announced next month.