Fani Willis, the District Attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, the individual overseeing the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, was missing from the hearing on Friday that was conducted by Georgia state Senate committee that is taking a deeper look at her actions. Willis has already been trying to fight against the subpoenas issued against her, claiming they aren’t valid, a spokesperson from her office told ABC News.
Willis is contending that the subpoenas are illegal, which has prompted her to take legal action to keep them from being enforced. Boy, this gal is really going all out to try and avoid being removed from prosecuting the case against Trump, isn’t she? It’s almost like she’s trying to make a name for herself by getting a former president convicted. Willis would look like a hero to the radical left, which would no doubt further her own political aspirations.
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The Fulton County District Attorney has contended that the subpoena she received is illegal and has taken legal action to prevent its enforcement. The hearing on Friday was the sixth conducted by the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, which is scrutinizing a romantic relationship between Willis and Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she appointed for the case, as well as a misuse of taxpayer funds. Friday’s hearing was scheduled to feature “sworn testimony” from Willis, as stated in a press release from the committee. However, her attorney, former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes, informed the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that Willis “will not appear until a judicial ruling on the validity of the subpoena” is made on Thursday.
During the 90-minute session in Willis’ absence, the committee heard from two witnesses who testified that the panel possesses the legal authority to issue the subpoena and can compel the district attorney to testify if she does not voluntarily appear. Republican State Sen. Bill Cowsert, who chairs the committee, said at the start of the hearing, “we have subpoenaed Fani Willis to testify … she is defying her subpoena and not appearing.” He added, “But we will welcome her if she appears at some point during the meeting,” before proceeding with the hearing to address other issues and hear from different witnesses.
Cowsert, in a conversation with Fox News, stated that not long after Willis refused to come before the committee and offer voluntary testimony, they decided to issue the subpoena. You know, since Willis is a public servant, it’s only right, fair, and just that she provide answers for her questionable conduct. Especially since the case she’s involved with could potentially play a role in swaying voters either toward or away from a presidential candidate.
The district attorney’s office indicated there would be no cooperation with the subpoena.
“We think it’s unlikely that she will appear but disappointing that she considers herself above the law,” Cowsert told Fox.
Before the hearing, Cowsert took a moment to explain, “We do have the authority to investigate and to issue subpoenas to compel testimony and the production of documents, and if tested in court, that will be validated. She’ll be required to attend, and she’ll be required to produce certain requested documents. It may require a court order for her to obey them, but that’s where we’re headed.”
“Willis indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others on charges related to a sweeping racketeering case, alleging efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. All accused, including Trump, have entered not guilty pleas. Four of the defendants accepted plea deals, agreeing to testify against the others. The Georgia Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the election interference case as of June, pending a decision on whether Willis can continue overseeing the case. Oral arguments concerning this issue are set for December 5, just one month after the presidential election,” TPN reported in its article.
Legislative counsel Stuart Morelli made a reference to both state and federal court decisions that affirm the power of legislative bodies to do investigations and thus compel testimony, which is not something Willis is going to like hearing.
“The investigative power has to be inherent to the legislative process,” Morelli stated. He further emphasized the necessity of this authority, asserting, “[Otherwise], you’re legislating in the dark.”
Willis owes the people of Georgia and of this country the truth. Testify.