"Georgia Judge Denies Trump's Free Speech Challenge in 2020 Election Case"

A Georgia judge rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss criminal charges related to the state's 2020 election interference case, ruling that the indictment alleges statements by Trump and others were made "in furtherance of criminal activity" and are not protected by the First Amendment. Trump and 14 others face charges over their efforts to overturn his defeat in Georgia to President Joe Biden, and the case is one of four criminal prosecutions Trump faces. The judge's ruling indicates the case will proceed to trial, and Trump's legal team plans to continue evaluating their options regarding First Amendment challenges.