The final criminal case related to Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results has been dismissed five years after the fact, meaning Trump will face no criminal trial. The dismissal of Georgia’s racketeering case, combined with the abandonment of federal election-interference charges due to presidential immunity, has effectively closed all avenues for holding Trump criminally liable. These decisions were made despite detailed allegations and strong evidence of wrongdoing, leading to questions about accountability and the limits of the legal system. This outcome leaves voters to determine consequences, while also raising questions about the precedent set by these dismissals.
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Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi dismissed criminal charges against Utah plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Kirk Moore, who was on trial for allegedly issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. Moore and his co-defendants were accused of destroying government-provided vaccines and distributing falsely marked vaccine cards in exchange for payments. The charges, which included conspiracy and property conversion, stem from an alleged scheme between May 2021 and September 2022. Bondi stated Moore was providing a choice when the federal government was not. It remains unclear if the charges against Moore’s co-defendants will also be dropped.
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The Justice Department has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Boeing, ending the prosecution related to two 737 Max crashes that resulted in 346 deaths. This agreement requires Boeing to pay over $1.1 billion, including additional compensation for victims’ families, in exchange for dismissal. While some victims’ families sought a public trial and harsher penalties, the deal avoids a potential criminal conviction that could impact Boeing’s federal contractor status. Judge O’Connor will ultimately decide whether to accept the motion to dismiss and the terms of the non-prosecution agreement.
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John Q. Hosedrinker