Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows Faces Criminal Contempt Proceedings

Select Committee Votes to Advance Contempt Proceedings

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot has voted to advance criminal contempt proceedings against former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. The committee concluded that Meadows refused to comply with a subpoena, failing to produce relevant documents or appear for testimony.

Fulton County Judge Rejects Meadows' Request

In a related development, Judge Thomas A. Jones II of the Northern District of Georgia rejected an effort by Meadows to have a federal lawsuit dismissed. Meadows had argued that he was immune from prosecution in Fulton County's investigation into potential election interference.

Meadows Charged in Fulton County

Meadows was among 18 individuals charged with various crimes in Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' sweeping investigation. The charges include solicitation of election fraud, conspiracy, and racketeering.

Testimony in Federal Courtroom

In a separate matter, Meadows testified in a federal courtroom in Georgia on Monday. He stated that he helped former President Donald Trump prepare for the January 6th rally that preceded the Capitol riot. However, Meadows declined to answer questions about his involvement in the events leading up to the attack.