Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case

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August 31, 2023 View online 1/ Trump pleads not guilty in Georgia election subversion case Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in the Georgia election subversion case to charges that he took part in criminal conspiracies in connection to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state.   The former president entered the plea on Thursday morning, waiving a formal arraignment following the 13 felony counts being filed against him.   The filing put forward by one of his lawyers was signed by Mr Trump, stating: "As evidenced by my signature below, I do hereby waive formal arraignment and enter my plea of NOT GUILTY to the indictment in this case."   A number of the other 18 defendants in the case have also waived their arraignments and pleaded not guilty. Mr Trump and his co-defendants have been charged with racketeering, standing accused of operating a "criminal enterprise" through the alleged attempts to stop the certification of the 2020 results in Georgia.   In the filing put forward on Thursday, Mr Trump wrote: "I have discussed the charges in the Indictment and this Waiver of Appearance at Arraignment with my attorney Steven H. Sadow, and I fully understand the nature of the offenses charged and my right to appear at arraignment."   When Mr Trump will go on trial in Georgia is unclear as the 19 defendants in the case are attempting to wrangle the process to give themselves the best possible framework for their trials.  2/ Clarence Thomas declares lavish trips with megadonor in 2022 financial disclosure Justice Thomas listed several trips that were paid for by Harlan Crow after months of scrutiny 3/ Proud Boy Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for Jan 6 seditious conspiracy Joe Biggs faces one of the longest prison sentences among hundreds of people charged in connection with the attack 4/ Senate doctor gives Mitch McConnell clean bill of health after 'freezing' scare The 81-year-old politician has been told he is free to continue with his schedule by the Office of the Attending Physician  5/ How 'Stand Your Ground' gun laws are fuelling random shootings and racism across the US April saw multiple high-profile shootings from, seemingly, innocuous interactions THE BIG QUESTION How did Kevin Hart end up in a wheelchair? Comedian Kevin Hart, 44, recently suffered an injury after deciding to race former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, 34, in a 40-yard dash. He tore muscles in his hips and lower abdomen, and is temporarily using a wheelchair. Now, a video of the race which led to Hart's injury has been released. Ridley posted the clip to his Instagram account, writing in the caption "Gotcha?? Got whooo?!" and tagging Hart. Hart explained how the race came to be—and why he regrets it—in a video posted to his Instagram account last week. "Stevan Ridley, I'm going to go ahead and put this story out there before you do. Me and Stevan got into a little debate. This debate was based off of who was faster. Those who know me know I'm pretty fast," Hart said. "Stevan said, 'Kev, ain't no way you're going to beat me.' I said, 'Bet.' He said, 'Bet.' We got out there, and we go run the 40-yard dash. Guys, I blew all my s***." 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