A Georgia judge on Monday rejected former U.S. President Donald Trump¡¯s bid to quash an investigation into whether he illegally interfered with the state¡¯s 2020 election, just days before criminal charges are expected to be filed.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney denied Trump¡¯s request to disqualify the lead prosecutor, block any potential indictments and throw out a special grand jury report that included recommendations on whom to charge.

The report has remained sealed under McBurney¡¯s orders pending charges in the case, one of many legal troubles Trump faces. Separately in Miami, a Trump aide appeared in federal court on Monday to face charges he tried to help the former president hide classified documents by deleting security camera footage.