Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
Summary
A judge in Georgia refused a request from Fulton County officials to get back ballots and other items taken by the FBI earlier this year during a search. The judge said the FBI's paperwork had some mistakes and left out certain details, but it did not show serious wrongdoing to demand returning the materials.Key Facts
- The FBI seized ballots and other election materials from Fulton County, Georgia, in a search approved by the court.
- Fulton County officials asked a judge to return the seized items.
- U.S. District Judge Jean-Paul Boulee denied this request.
- The judge said the affidavit (a statement supporting the search) had some errors and misleading parts about the 2020 ballot count.
- The affidavit also left out details about how ballots were handled.
- Despite these flaws, the judge decided the affidavit did not show intentional lies or serious disregard for the county's rights.
- The decision means the FBI keeps the items while investigation or legal processes continue.
- The story is ongoing and may have updates later.
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