Donald J. Trump Adds Steve Sadow to His Legal Defense Team in Georgia Case

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In a surprising move, former President Donald J. Trump has hired veteran criminal defense lawyer Steve Sadow to join his legal defense team in Georgia. Sadow, known for taking on high-profile cases, filed a document with the court stating that he is now the “lead counsel of record for Donald John Trump.”

This decision comes shortly after Trump’s previous lawyer, Drew Findling, negotiated a $200,000 bond for the former president, who is facing 13 felony counts in a racketeering indictment. Findling is expected to be let go, while another lawyer, Jennifer Little, will be retained.

According to sources, Trump had been seeking a more “sophisticated” legal team and had been inquiring about potential replacements for several days. Sadow, in a statement, expressed his belief that Trump “should never have been indicted” and maintained his innocence.

The shake-up in Trump’s legal defense team comes as he is set to surrender at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Supporters of the former president have gathered outside the jail, carrying signs and shouting slogans.

The indictment against Trump is the fourth criminal case filed against him this year and includes an array of his allies, such as Rudolph W. Giuliani and Mark Meadows. Several defendants are seeking to remove their cases to federal court, while others have filed speedy-trial demands.

The Fulton County district attorney’s office is prosecuting the case and has requested arraignments to take place in early September. The office has also subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a former chief investigator to testify in connection with Meadows’ effort to move the case to federal court.

Trump has a history of frequently changing his legal team and has cycled through numerous lawyers over the years. The lawyers currently working on his behalf are being paid with funds donated by his supporters after the 2020 election.

Sadow, who is widely respected in Atlanta legal circles, has represented high-profile clients in the past, including rappers T.I., Rick Ross, and Usher. He was also involved in a scandal involving an Atlanta strip club called the Gold Club, representing the club’s owner in a racketeering case.

The addition of Sadow to Trump’s legal defense team brings a new dynamic to the case, and the ultimate timing of a trial or trials remains uncertain as legal maneuvering continues.BREAKING: Trump Shakes Up Legal Defense Team Ahead of Jail Booking

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald J. Trump has made changes to his legal defense team just before his scheduled visit to an Atlanta jail to be booked on 13 felony counts. Trump has hired Steve Sadow, a veteran criminal defense lawyer in Atlanta known for taking on high-profile cases.

Sadow filed a document with the court on Thursday, officially declaring himself as the “lead counsel of record for Donald John Trump.” This decision comes shortly after Trump’s previous lawyer, Drew Findling, and two other lawyers in the Georgia case, Jennifer Little and Marissa Goldberg, negotiated a $200,000 bond for Trump.

According to sources, Findling is expected to be let go, while Little will be retained. Trump, known for his dissatisfaction with lawyers he hires, had been searching for a more “sophisticated” legal team for several days.

In a statement, Sadow expressed his belief that Trump “should never have been indicted” and asserted his innocence of all charges brought against him. He criticized the prosecution, stating that “prosecutions intended to advance or serve the ambitions and careers of political opponents of the president have no place in our justice system.”

The shake-up in Trump’s legal defense team was first reported by ABC News. Supporters of Trump have already gathered outside the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, where he is expected to surrender on Thursday. Signs and slogans were displayed, with one protester comparing Trump to political prisoners like Nelson Mandela.

The Georgia indictment, released last week, is the fourth criminal case filed against Trump this year. It not only targets him but also several of his allies, including Rudolph W. Giuliani and Mark Meadows. As of Thursday morning, nearly half of the 19 defendants had been booked at the jail, and legal maneuvering is already underway.

The Fulton County district attorney’s office, led by Fani T. Willis, is prosecuting the case. Arraignments are scheduled to take place in the week of September 5, and the defendants have the right to waive appearing at the arraignment.

Trump has a history of frequently changing his legal team and has cycled through numerous lawyers throughout his career. The lawyers currently working on his behalf are being paid with funds donated by his supporters after the 2020 election.

Sadow, known for his expertise in criminal defense, has represented high-profile clients such as T.I., Rick Ross, and Usher. He was also involved in the defense of rapper Gunna in a racketeering case.

The timing of the trial or trials remains uncertain due to ongoing pretrial wrangling. However, with the addition of Steve Sadow to Trump’s legal defense team, the former president is hoping for a stronger defense as he faces the charges brought against him.

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Why has former President Donald J. Trump hired a new criminal defense lawyer in Georgia?

In a surprising move, former President Donald J. Trump has hired Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Steve Sadow to join his legal defense team in Georgia. Sadow, a veteran lawyer known for his work on high-profile cases, has filed a document with the court stating that he is now the “lead counsel of record for Donald John Trump.”

This decision comes shortly after Trump’s previous lawyer, Drew Findling, negotiated a $200,000 bond for the former president, who is facing 13 felony counts in a racketeering indictment. Findling is expected to be replaced, while another lawyer, Jennifer Little, will remain on the team.

Sources say that Trump had been seeking a more “sophisticated” legal team and had been exploring potential replacements for several days. Sadow, in a statement, expressed his belief that Trump “should never have been indicted” and maintained his innocence.

The change in Trump’s legal defense team comes as he prepares to surrender at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Supporters of the former president have gathered outside the jail, demonstrating their support through signs and chants.

This indictment against Trump marks the fourth criminal case filed against him this year and includes several of his allies, such as Rudolph W. Giuliani and Mark Meadows. Some defendants are seeking to move their cases to federal court, while others have filed requests for speedy trials.

The Fulton County district attorney’s office is handling the prosecution and has requested arraignments to take place in early September. The office has also issued subpoenas for Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a former chief investigator in connection with Meadows’ attempt to move the case to federal court.

Trump has a history of frequently changing his legal team and has gone through numerous lawyers over the years. The current lawyers working on his behalf are being paid with funds donated by his supporters following the 2020 election.

Sadow, a highly respected lawyer in Atlanta, has represented various high-profile clients in the past, including rappers T.I., Rick Ross, and Usher. He was also involved in a scandal surrounding an Atlanta strip club called the Gold Club, where he represented the club’s owner in a racketeering case.

With the addition of Sadow to Trump’s legal defense team, the case takes on a new dynamic, and the timing of a trial or trials remains uncertain as legal maneuvers continue.