In a continuing legal battle, ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark's attorney made a case on Thursday for access to communications between Fulton County prosecutors and the White House counsel's office. The attorney, Harry MacDougald, argued that the case against his client was politically motivated and sought to demonstrate a "selective prosecution," with alleged involvement from the Biden White House.

Clark is facing accusations from the DA of making false statements to senior Justice Department officials in December 2020. It is alleged that he urged them to inform Georgia officials about the DOJ's concerns regarding the 2020 election results in the state. Clark was not present at the court hearing on Thursday.

During the proceedings, Alex Bernick, a prosecutor with the Fulton County DA's office, stated that their written communication with the White House consisted of two letters related to logistics and procedures. Bernick emphasized that these communications were not aimed at obtaining any evidentiary material.

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee expressed his intention to review the relevant documents in his chambers and study the case law before making a decision. McAfee emphasized the need for careful consideration, stating, "After I've had a chance to review, I'll make the findings... in a written order."

In previous court filings, Clark argued that the sought-after records could be crucial to his case, claiming they might demonstrate partisan political motives in the prosecution coordinated with or directed by the White House. However, he acknowledged the possibility that the communications could have been for legitimate non-political reasons as well.

Clark's motion also suggested that the DA's correspondence with the federal government may shed light on the alleged refusal of the DOJ to allow two officials to testify before the grand jury investigating the case. This assertion was based on a New York Times article on the ongoing investigation. Clark's legal team believes that if proven true, it would strengthen their case.

Jeffrey Clark, along with former President Donald Trump and 17 others, pleaded not guilty in August to charges outlined in a comprehensive racketeering indictment. The indictment alleges their involvement in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

As the legal battle unfolds, the court will review the arguments put forth by Clark's attorney regarding the accessibility of communications between Fulton County prosecutors and the White House. The decision will play a significant role in shaping the trajectory of the election interference case against Clark and the other co-defendants.