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Trump co-defendant remains in jail after telling judge he cannot afford private lawyer

www.reuters.com Trump co-defendant remains in jail after telling judge he cannot afford private lawyer

One of Donald Trump's co-defendants in a wide-ranging election-fraud case in Georgia remained behind bars on Friday, after he told a judge that he could not afford a private attorney to represent him and was denied bond.

Harrison Floyd said at his first court appearance that he could not afford a private lawyer and had been denied representation by a public defender because he did not qualify.

Floyd, who appeared virtually, said that it typically cost between $40,000 to $100,000 just to retain a private lawyer to fly to Georgia.

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I'm super curious as to why he didn't qualify for a public defender.
- State of Georgia: Qualifications for a public defender are based on personal income. A public defender is typically reserved for those having an income of 125% the poverty line or less in the State of Georgia.
  The notion that he requires "out-of-state" representation is likely because his crew (Trump et al.) are trying to railroad a particular counsel for him. The reasons for that can vary, but the rationale aside, the crew seems unwilling to finance representation for him.
  The Judge in this case seems unsympathetic to the development, which I would say good. These cretins have routinely abused the judicial system with their unfounded election fraud cases, none of them should be given benefit of the doubt. The more prosecutors splinter the crew, the more likely they'll have someone turning State's evidence.
  
  Poverty level for a family of four in Georgia is about 27k.
  You mean to tel me that an income of 34k for a family of four is too wealthy for a public defender?
  In all seriousness, fuck this country.
  
  In what world is $34k not considered poverty levels for a family of 4 in the USA? WTF?
  
  Don't you need a lawyer who is licensed in the state? Why would you want to fly in a lawyer from out of state, even if you could afford it?
  
  Great answer. Thank you.
- Because he has money and resources...
  
  In other words, he still wanted to suck the government's teat. The party of personal responsibility.

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