Former Trump chief of staff loses bid to move Georgia racketeering case

Meadows had argued that the case should be moved to Washington, D.C., but a judge rejected his request

The case is set to go to trial in Atlanta in September

A federal judge on Friday rejected former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows bid to move the Georgia racketeering case against him to Washington, D.C.

Meadows had argued that the case should be moved because he lives in Virginia and most of the witnesses are located in Washington, D.C. But the judge ruled that the case has a "substantial connection" to Georgia and that moving it would not be in the best interests of justice.

The case is set to go to trial in Atlanta in September. Meadows is accused of conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election by pressuring Georgia officials to change the results.

Meadows is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to be charged in connection with the January 6th Capitol riot. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

The judge's ruling is a significant blow to Meadows' defense team. It means that the case will be tried in a jurisdiction where the jury is likely to be more familiar with the allegations against him.

The case is also likely to be a major test of the Justice Department's ability to hold Trump allies accountable for their actions related to the January 6th riot.

The judge's ruling is a reminder that the January 6th riot was not just an isolated event. It was part of a broader effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Those who were involved in that effort must be held accountable for their actions.