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Donald Trump set off speculation that he expects to be criminally charged in an election tampering probe in Georgia, ranting on social media about “all charges against me” in the high-profile case. That’s even though no such charges have been formally announced. On Friday, Mr Trump posted on Truth Social that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will be “dropping all charges against me for lack of a case.” The former president has been under investigation in the Georgia county since February 2021, after he was recorded pressuring top Georgia officials to “find” him enough votes to win the 2020 election. In his post on Friday, Mr Trump defended the 2 January, 2021, call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, as “perfectly legal” “I made a PERFECTLY LEGAL PHONE CALL, AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ABOUT AN ELECTION THAT I STRONGLY FEEL WAS RIGGED AND STOLLEN,” Mr Trump wrote. “NONE of the MANY LAWYERS on the call minded my words, or even hinted at wrongdoing.” The comments made some speculate Mr Trump had already been charged in Fulton County, or had word he would be charged soon. “This makes me think that he, or his lawyers, were told something,” commentator Ron Filipkowski wrote on Twitter. “Maybe not, but this seems rather random for him to make this prediction today.” The Independent has contacted Donald Trump and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office for comment. A charging decision in the Georgia investigation is expected soon. Ms Willis has signaled a decision could be announced in early August. Emily Kohrs, the foreperson of the grand jury considering evidence against Mr Trump, has hinted that he will be charged. “You’re not going to be shocked. It’s not rocket science,” Emily Kohrs told the New York Times in January, when the grand jury concluded its work. “You won’t be too surprised.” The speculation over Mr Trump’s fate comes as a former top Trump campaign official has agreed to potential testimony in the federal special counsel investigation into the former president’s alleged election meddling. Michael Roman, the 2020 Trump campaign’s director of Election Day operations, has reportedly reached a proffer agreement with the Justice Department, according to CNN. Read More Jan. 6 suspect arrested near Obama's Washington home had guns, machete in his van, feds say Fox reaches $12m settlement with former producer who sued company over ‘toxic’ workplace DeSantis hits back at Trump disloyalty claim: ‘Politicians have to earn support’ Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky Jan. 6 suspect arrested near Obama's Washington home had guns, machete in his van, feds say Jill Biden hosts military chefs crowned 'Chopped' champs for guest stint in White House Navy Mess

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South Korea’s export slump eased further in June, suggesting that weakness in global demand may be moderating. Headline

A Georgia teacher is facing termination after reading a book about gender identity -- which some parents complained was controversial -- to her fifth grade class.

In New Brunswick, changes to a pronoun policy for students threaten the premier's political future.

An Oklahoma sheriff who allegedly participated in a secretly recorded conversation that included racist remarks about lynching Black people and comments about killing journalists will not face criminal charges and cannot be removed from office, the state's attorney general announced Friday.

The Wizards have re-signed Kyle Kuzma to a four-year deal worth $102 million dollars in a move that makes no sense for the team.According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards have signed Kyle Kuzma to a four-year, $102 million deal for some reason.This is a team that is destined for a rebuild ...

Jonathan Martinez-Garcia has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from 16 to 40 years for the crimes of rape and assault against his teacher

A California woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after lying to authorities that a couple was attempting to kidnap her children, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.

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Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has blocked a package of anti-LGBTQ+ bills from becoming law

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.