Testimony of Ashley Merchant in Election Interference Cases

TLDRAshley Merchant, a criminal defense attorney, testifies in the election interference cases involving Michael Roman. She represents Mr. Roman, who is charged with conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and filing false documents. She discusses her background, trial experience, and her role as the current president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She clarifies that she does not represent any alternate electors or Donald Trump. She also confirms that she obtained the documents she provided to the committee through her own investigation and not through formal discovery. She expresses privacy concerns regarding some sensitive financial documents that may need to be redacted.

Key insights

✨Ashley Merchant is a criminal defense attorney with 20 years of experience.

👥She represents Michael Roman, a defendant in the election interference cases.

📃Roman is charged with conspiring to violate the RICO Act and filing false documents.

💼Merchant is the current president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

🔍She obtained the documents provided to the committee through her own investigation.

Q&A

Who does Ashley Merchant represent in the election interference cases?

—Ashley Merchant represents Michael Roman, one of the defendants in the election interference cases.

What are the charges against Michael Roman?

—Michael Roman is charged with conspiring to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and filing false documents.

What is Ashley Merchant's role in the legal community?

—Ashley Merchant is the current president of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

How did Ashley Merchant obtain the documents provided to the committee?

—Ashley Merchant obtained the documents through her own investigation, not through formal discovery.

Does Ashley Merchant represent Donald Trump or any alternate electors?

—No, Ashley Merchant does not represent Donald Trump or any alternate electors.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Ashley Merchant, a criminal defense attorney, testifies in the election interference cases involving Michael Roman.

02:40Merchant began working on Roman's case in late August of 2023 and negotiated his bond.

08:45Merchant discusses the sensitive financial documents and privacy concerns related to the case.

09:41Merchant clarifies her role and involvement in the election interference cases, representing only Michael Roman.

11:28Merchant explains the different types of documents and discovery in the case.

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