Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who is overseeing the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others on Thursday tossed out three counts in the indictment—including two counts brought against Trump—saying that they lie beyond the state’s jurisdiction.

Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court. (Courtesy Photo) Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court. (Courtesy photo)

The against Trump and others who are appealing an order allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue prosecuting the case is on hold while that appeal is pending. But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee issued orders Thursday based on motions filed by two defendants, Shawn Still and John Eastman, who are not part of that appeal, meaning the case against them is not paused.