A judge has ordered Alex Jones and GOP Chair Ronna McDaniel to testify in a RICO case in Georgia. The Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, issued subpoenas for McDaniel and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as part of the broader racketeering case against attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, who are associated with Donald Trump.
The DA’s office, in a motion, emphasized McDaniel’s importance in the case against Chesebro, the author of “coup memos” outlining ways to challenge the 2020 election results. The prosecution asserts that McDaniel’s testimony will provide evidence of Chesebro’s conspiracy involvement, including communication between Trump and John Eastman.
“John Eastman told Ronna McDaniel the importance of the RNC helping the campaign gather ‘contingent’ electors for the November 3, 2020 presidential election,” the motion states. “On December 14, 2020, Ronna McDaniel forwarded an e-mail titled ‘RE: Elector’s Recap Final’ to Molly Michael, Executive Assistant to the President. The e-mail contained, in part, a list of the “Six Contested States,” including Georgia, and the electoral votes that had been cast for Donald Trump in each of these states. On the same day, Molly Michael responded to this e-mail and stated to Ronna McDaniel, ‘It’s in front of him!’”
The judge approved the subpoena for McDaniel’s testimony, citing her as a crucial witness for the state.
Similarly, far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was also subpoenaed to testify. The judge’s order highlights Jones’s involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol march and his statements about leading the march, linking him to Chesebro.
Chesebro faces charges under Georgia’s RICO act, conspiracy to impersonate a public officer, conspiracy to commit forgery, conspiracy to commit false statements and filing false documents.
Powell is facing seven charges linked to her purported involvement with SullivanStrickler LLC. These accusations include her alleged participation in a scheme to engage in election fraud through the manipulation of voting machines in Coffee County. Additionally, she is accused of violating Georgia’s state RICO laws.
Chesebro and Powell have pleaded not guilty. Both will be tried separately from other pro-Trump defendants.
