Powell recites an alphabet soup of conspiracy theories that defy live-tweeting.
Powell:
"That is why it is so important that we at least get temporary relief to at least examine the systems."
They want to "examine" the machines to seek evidence to substantiate the far-flung conspiracy theories.
"That is why it is so important that we at least get temporary relief to at least examine the systems."
They want to "examine" the machines to seek evidence to substantiate the far-flung conspiracy theories.
Judge Batten tells Sidney Powell that "rule of law" requires courts to follow procedure and precedent.
Judge Batten tells Sidney Powell that she has a "glib" response to 11th Circuit precedent prohibiting the hearing of "freewheeling" theories and grievances.
"Why shouldn't the state of Georgia investigate this? Why should a federal judge?"
"Why shouldn't the state of Georgia investigate this? Why should a federal judge?"
Judge Batten on her client's standing: "It doesn't sound like your clients are special."
Rebuttal argument debunks Sidney Powell's fake history and fake law of Bush v. Gore:
"Bush v. Gore stayed a Florida recount. It did not decertify a Florida election."
"Bush v. Gore stayed a Florida recount. It did not decertify a Florida election."
Rebuttal:
"They tell you the voters lack confidence in the election system."
He notes that courts have stuck with the state of Georgia.
"The state is doing what it can to enhance public confidence, that's why we did the extra step of a hand count."
"They tell you the voters lack confidence in the election system."
He notes that courts have stuck with the state of Georgia.
"The state is doing what it can to enhance public confidence, that's why we did the extra step of a hand count."
Judge Batten said "even if he accepted" the conspiracy theories as true, he must dismiss.
Allowing it to stand would be "judicial activism," he says. https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1335978440206508033?s=20
Allowing it to stand would be "judicial activism," he says. https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1335978440206508033?s=20
“The relief that the plaintiffs seek, this court cannot grant,”
Developing story on the dismissal, with more to come. https://lawandcrime.com/2020-election/federal-judge-dismisses-georgia-kraken-suit-hours-after-sidney-powell-failed-in-michigan/
Developing story on the dismissal, with more to come. https://lawandcrime.com/2020-election/federal-judge-dismisses-georgia-kraken-suit-hours-after-sidney-powell-failed-in-michigan/