Weissmann: Trump May Not Be Released On Bail In Georgia Based On Online Threats
Georgia provision requires defendant to prove no risk of intimidating witnesses
According to a provision in Georgia criminal code, burden of proof is placed on defendants to show they do not pose a risk to witnesses prior to a judge granting release on bail.
According to the wording of the statute, the defendant must prove he, "poses no risk of intimidating witnesses or otherwise obstructing the administration of justice."
Given Trump's history and clear inability to control himself when it comes to posting online threats, it may be difficult for him to make the case for release on bail given that statute, if the presiding judge is going to treat Trump like any other defendant.
Here is legal analyst Andrew Weissmann discussing the potential that Trump might not get pretrial release in Georgia:
