Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to testify under oath before the Georgia Senate, following a judge’s ruling on allegations of misconduct in the Trump RICO case. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing scrutiny of Willis’ actions.
Georgia judge rules state lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis in misconduct probe https://t.co/NsHdHYBx08 pic.twitter.com/KWAk2ybYSh
— New York Post (@nypost) December 27, 2024
Judge Ingram ruled that the Republican-controlled Senate special committee has the authority to subpoena Willis. The committee aims to investigate whether her handling of Trump’s case involved ethical breaches or improper motives.
HUGE: Court finds Fani Willis in default on @JudicialWatch lawsuit for records on her Lawfare collusion with Biden gang and Pelosi's operation to destroy @RealDonaldTrump! Orders her to search and produce releasable records within 5 business days!pic.twitter.com/cV585vjA9Y
— Tom Fitton (@TomFitton) December 3, 2024
State Sen. Greg Dolezal celebrated the ruling, writing on X, “We’ll see you soon, Madam D.A.” The announcement has fueled anticipation about the potential revelations from Willis’ testimony.
Fani Willis Can Be Subpoenaed About Trump, Judge Rules – https://t.co/QCpAP2oImw
— Lester McClintock (@LesterMcCl28224) December 28, 2024
Critics accuse Willis of politicizing her office, with some legal experts suggesting the allegations could jeopardize her career. Online commentators have pointed to her previous defiance of a subpoena in September as a potential indicator of her future behavior.
Fani Still Has to Face the Music: GA Judge Says She's Subject to Lawmakers' Subpoenas https://t.co/xSHc5Xy7zh
The last time Fani Willis was subpoenaed to testify, she failed to appear. Whatever happened to NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW ?— catluver (@catsmeow9010) December 28, 2024
The court decision, reported by Fox News, has intensified public interest in the case. Willis’ attorney, Roy Barnes, has criticized the ruling and announced plans to appeal. Willis has until January 13 to formally respond to the court’s decision.