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Mark Meadows Testifies Before Grand Jury in Fulton County Election Subversion Case
Former Chief of Staff Granted Immunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has spoken with the team of Special Counsel Jack Smith several times this year, and Smith has granted Meadows immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony under oath, sources say.
The revelations come as Meadows faces a criminal trial in Fulton County, Georgia, for alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 presidential election. Meadows has taken the stand in his own defense, testifying that he helped question the results of the election but denied any wrongdoing.
Meadows Testifies in Grand Jury
Meadows also testified in a federal grand jury investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. His appearance before the grand jury is part of Smith's wider probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6 riot.
The immunity granted to Meadows could be a sign that Smith is seeking his cooperation in the ongoing investigation. Meadows has been a key figure in the Trump administration and is believed to have knowledge of the events leading up to and including the January 6 attack.
Trial Continues
Meanwhile, the trial in Fulton County is ongoing, with prosecutors presenting evidence that Meadows was involved in a plot to overturn the election results in Georgia. Meadows is expected to continue testifying in his own defense this week.
The outcome of both the trial and the grand jury investigation could have a significant impact on the broader investigation into the January 6 attack and the efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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