Politics
Politics

Former state GOP chairman Shafer scolded for laughing during testimony

By
Feb 15, 2024

Former state Republican Party Chairman David Shafer laughed during Nathan Wade’s testimony Thursday morning.

That prompted Judge Scott McAfee to speak up, telling Shafer he will be told to leave the courtroom if there are further outbursts.

“You’ll step out if you do that again,” McAfee said.

Shafer remained quiet after the incident.

Shafer oversaw the Dec. 14, 2020, GOP meeting at the state Capitol of Republican electors.” He is charged with eight felony counts. Among them: racketeering, impersonating a public officer, forgery in the first degree and false statements and writings.

About the Author

Alexis Stevens is a member of the Crime and Public Safety team.

Follow Alexis Stevens on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

OPINION

Stuck in a shutdown, the work piles up on Capitol Hill

House Speaker Mike Johnson has scrapped legislative work for five straight weeks in an effort to pressure Senate Democrats to vote to reopen the government.

Planned Parenthood Southeast CEO pushes back on allegations

Former staffers have accused interim President and CEO Mairo Akpose of not supporting Planned Parenthood's stances on abortion and LGBTQ issue.

OPINION

Stacey Abrams isn’t out of governor’s race, but Dems aren’t waiting

At least half a dozen are already in the crowded field for governor. Their campaigns occupy every lane of the ideological spectrum.

The Latest

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Credit: J. Scott Applewhite/AP

OPINION

Stuck in a shutdown, the work piles up on Capitol Hill

Georgia State Election Board pushes for more changes

OPINION

Stacey Abrams isn’t out of governor’s race, but Dems aren’t waiting

Featured

(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero | Sources: Hyosub Shin for the AJC, Unsplash)

Credit: Philip Robibero / AJC

THE FUTURE OF MARTA

MARTA was meant to go more places. Here’s why it doesn’t.

MARTA is searching for new leadership while it works toward completion of the largest capital investments made to the system in more than a decade.

Ex-PSC candidate took notebook of Georgia Power trade secrets, police say

A warrant alleges former Public Service Commission candidate Patty Durand placed a booklet of Georgia Power trade secret information into her purse and left a hearing room.

Buckhead HOA can’t keep neglecting historic Black cemetery, judge says

An Atlanta judge has forced a luxury Buckhead townhome HOA to refurbish and maintain one of the most historically significant African American cemeteries in the metro.