The Georgia case relates to allegations that the defendants broke the law while attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election result in the state. Why It MattersFollowing the 2020 presidential election, Trump insisted the contest had been rigged against him, though this allegation was repeatedly rejected in the courts and by independent election experts. McAfee said that if the deadline was not met, the case would be dismissed “without prejudice”—meaning it could theoretically be brought back in the future. In March 2024, McAfee ruled that Willis could remain on the case provided that Wade resigned, which he subsequently did. However, this was challenged by defense attorneys and reversed in December, leading to Willis’ removal from the case.