Georgia Lawmakers to Subpoena DA Fani Willis

Georgia lawmakers have been granted the authority to subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in an inquiry into her alleged misconduct during the prosecution of Donald Trump for 2020 election interference. Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram ruled that the Senate committee can compel Willis to testify and present documents, with Willis having until January 13 to contest the breadth of the subpoenas or claims of confidentiality. The inquiry is rooted in accusations of misconduct and conflicts of interest, particularly related to Willis' romantic involvement with Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor she appointed. This relationship led to an appeals court disqualifying Willis from the case, citing an 'appearance of impropriety.' Willis' legal team argues that the subpoenas lack legislative merit and are overly broad, and they plan to appeal the judge's decision. Meanwhile, Georgia lawmakers intend to pursue further legislative actions to ensure accountability and transparency regarding the use of taxpayer funds.