Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who began his tenure in February, has been assigned to preside over the high-profile case against former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants in Fulton County. The case, which involves a 41-count indictment under Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), will challenge the judge and the attorneys involved due to its complexity and the web of allegations against multiple defendants.
Judge McAfee’s appointment to this case could potentially make him one of the most recognizable faces in the country, as Georgia allows cameras in the courtroom. It is a unique and unprecedented case, different from any other faced by judges with decades of experience. However, McAfee’s previous work in the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office and his understanding of the county’s legal system may prove beneficial in handling this high-profile trial.
In a separate RICO case against rapper Young Thug and others, the jury selection alone has stretched out for months, leading experts to speculate that it may become the longest trial in Georgia history. However, District Attorney Fani Willis has expressed her intent to accelerate the Trump case and seek a trial within six months.
Before his appointment as a judge, McAfee served as Georgia’s inspector general, where he investigated cases of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in the executive branch. Governor Brian Kemp praised McAfee’s prior experience as a tough prosecutor when appointing him to this position. McAfee’s legal career includes stints as an assistant U.S. attorney and assistant district attorney in both Fulton County and Barrow County. He has handled numerous felony cases, ranging from armed robbery to murder, during his time in the Fulton County D.A.’s office.
Judge McAfee, a longtime resident of Georgia, holds a degree in music from Emory University and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He has previously worked for two Georgia Supreme Court justices and is up for reelection in 2024, as stated on his campaign website.
The appointment of Judge McAfee to preside over the Trump case brings both unique challenges and an opportunity for him to showcase his legal expertise and knowledge of the Fulton County legal system.
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