Fulton Judge Expresses Doubt on Joint Trial for 19 Trump Defendants

A Fulton County judge expressed skepticism about trying all 19 defendants together in the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge questioned the feasibility of handling all 19 defendants in a short timeframe and gave prosecutors until Tuesday to respond. The judge granted Sidney Powell's demand for a speedy trial, setting her trial date for October 23, but it remains uncertain whether all 19 defendants will be tried on that day. The judge also expressed doubts about the projected timeline and the practicality of trying all defendants together. The decision on trial schedules for all defendants is expected to be made by early next week.