Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested that a judge revoke the bond of one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the election interference case. The defendant, Harrison Floyd, who was a leader of a group called Black Voices for Trump, is accused of intimidating witnesses. Willis filed a motion citing Floyd’s hostile social media posts, where he attacked Ruby Freeman, a key witness in the case, as well as Jenna Ellis and Brad Raffensperger.
One of Floyd’s tweets warned Raffensperger that he would need a lawyer because he was “about to go through some things.” Prosecutors argue that these posts violate Floyd’s bond conditions and are intentional attempts to intimidate co-defendants and witnesses. They have asked the judge to revoke Floyd’s bond, which could result in him being sent back to jail.
Floyd’s attorney, Christopher Kachouroff, claims that his client’s posts do not violate the bond conditions and may be considered untasteful but not overtly in violation. Legal experts have questioned why Willis is targeting Floyd and not Trump, who has also engaged in threatening conduct towards witnesses and co-defendants on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann pointed out the disparity in treatment between Floyd and Trump, stating that Trump’s conduct is far more threatening and carries a greater risk of violence. Some experts speculate that Willis may be sending a message to Trump with this motion. They suggest that she may be setting a precedent for future cases or aiming to influence Trump’s presidential campaign.
However, critics argue that Willis should be cautious not to hold herself to double standards and give Trump a longer leash due to his presidential ambitions. They believe that Trump’s public responses to the charges against him should not grant him special treatment. Ultimately, the decision to revoke Floyd’s bond rests with the judge.
