Former President Donald Trump’s attorney urged the judge overseeing the Georgia racketeering case Thursday to dismiss the indictment, arguing it is entirely based on political speech protected under the First Amendment. Judge Scott McAfee held a hearing Thursday to consider three motions, including Trump’s December motion arguing the indictment “directly targets core protected political speech and activity.” Steve Sadow, Trump’s attorney, said there is no “underlying basis” for the case other than protected speech. Thursday’s hearing is the first McAfee has held to consider motions since Natha…
