Thorny situation as Fulton DA decides to probe Trump
22 Feb 2021
Tribune News Service
As newly-elected Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis launches a wide-ranging investigation into possible election fraud by former President Donald Trump, some of her constituents worry that the nationally watched probe will distract her attention from pressing local issues such as crime and corruption.
Even some Fulton County residents and leaders who would love nothing more than to see Trump face criminal charges question whether it’s wise for the veteran prosecutor to dedicate the enormous time, energy and political capital required to bring charges against a former president.
Willis asked Carr twice to assign a prosecutor to the cases from outside her office, and both times the attorney general denied the request.
Willis mentioned she has read misinformation over the past week of people believing if a new prosecutor is assigned to the cases, they would be moved outside of Fulton County. She claims that is false and if the cases head to trial, the cases would still be tried before a Fulton County jury. What is your reaction to him coming back twice and saying, I hear you, but I don t agree with it, and I want the cases to stay with you ? 11Alive s Joe Henke asked Willis.
Rachel Maddow reports on an effort by Republicans in the state of Georgia to alter the state's constitution in order to change grand jury rules so that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis might have a harder time pursuing a case against Donald Trump for trying to manipulate state officials to commit election fraud.
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