Appeals Court Dismisses Mark Meadows' Appeal over Georgia Subpoena

Federal Panel Rejects Effort to Block Testimony in Election Interference Investigation

Atlanta, GA - A federal appeals court has denied former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows' request to quash a subpoena compelling him to testify before a grand jury investigating election interference in Georgia.

On Monday, a three-judge panel of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Meadows' argument that he was immune from testifying based on his status as a former high-ranking government official. The court found that Meadows' claimed immunity was insufficient to overcome the grand jury's need for his testimony.

Meadows is one of several Trump administration officials who have been subpoenaed by the grand jury, which is investigating efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Prosecutors allege that Meadows was involved in a scheme to submit false electoral certificates in an attempt to prevent the certification of Joe Biden's victory.

Meadows' attorney had argued that his client was protected by executive privilege, but the court rejected this argument, finding that the privilege did not apply to testimony about potential criminal activity.

The court's decision is a major setback for Meadows, who has been a key figure in the January 6th insurrection investigation. It also sends a clear message that former government officials are not above the law and must be held accountable for their actions.