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BREAKING: Fulton DA requests special grand jury for Trump probe [View all]

Source: Atlanta Journal constitution

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is requesting a special grand jury to aid in her investigation of former President Donald Trump and his efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

In a Thursday letter to Christopher S. Brasher, chief judge of Fulton County’s Superior Court, Willis said the move was needed because a “significant number of witnesses and prospective witnesses have refused to cooperate with the investigation absent a subpoena requiring their testimony.”

She cited comments Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger made during an October 2021 interview with NBC News’ Chuck Todd, in which he said “if she wants to interview me, there’s a process for that.”

Read more: https://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta-news/breaking-fulton-da-requests-special-grand-jury-for-trump-probe/E5HCDM2P75ETRAEUHBK2Q7L3FY/

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Say "Cheese," Brad. dchill Jan 2022 #1

Excellent news! Lonestarblue Jan 2022 #2

"being convicted of a crime does not necessarily mean that he can't run for president" That has to Escurumbele Jan 2022 #5

there are things that may impact this..... getagrip_already Jan 2022 #13

The long arm of the Law has remedies for all folks hiding behind lies. Alexander Of Assyria Jan 2022 #9

could we get a fair trial anywhere in the south? getagrip_already Jan 2022 #14

A jury in Altanta ought to be able to be seated soldierant Jan 2022 #19

Grand jury action on an indictment doesn't have to be unanimous as I understand it Walleye Jan 2022 #27

I was thinking of jury trials..... getagrip_already Jan 2022 #31

Well I'll only be glad if we get that far before the Republicans sweep in and pardon everybody Walleye Jan 2022 #32

I thought it only had to be unanimous in "capital" cases - soldierant Jan 2022 #34

just one citation, but..... getagrip_already Jan 2022 #35

Absolutely Amy_Jones_90 Jan 2022 #30

Sounds Like Raffensperger Went On Chucky Toad's Show... GB_RN Jan 2022 #3

What is there to investigate? THERE IS AN AUDIO, witnesses, plenty of proof! Escurumbele Jan 2022 #4

Really? Investigation in the Twittersphere is not at all like in the real world. Alexander Of Assyria Jan 2022 #11

Bradley seems to have already forgotten 2Gingersnaps Jan 2022 #26

we need !! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #6

So that is two powerful and smart black women going after TFG? Botany Jan 2022 #7

Trump will need more lawyers. Wonder how many he has now. riversedge Jan 2022 #21

I'm wondering when the RNC is going to get tired of shoveling money his way crickets Jan 2022 #29

As the vice tightens fightforfreedom Jan 2022 #8

I thought there already was a Grand Jury looking into this issue. KS Toronado Jan 2022 #10

Fulton County DA requests special grand jury to probe Trump's election interference LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #12

KR! Cha Jan 2022 #15

Lock him up!!!!! Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2022 #16

Trump has the most Grand Juries in the country. sarcasmo Jan 2022 #17

So many Grand Juries! Like nobody's ever seen before! ShazzieB Jan 2022 #23

Georgia prosecutor requests special grand jury in probe of Trump's efforts to overturn state's elect LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #18

BOOM! Babay LymphocyteLover Jan 2022 #20

Is it me or is Trump just continue to lose..... WillUSAF Jan 2022 #22

Deep doo doo meets fan: "enough evidence to make a WIRE FRAUD referral ...." L. Coyote Jan 2022 #24

Go Willis! burrowowl Jan 2022 #25

I don't want much E. Normus Jan 2022 #28

Absolutely. I don't expect world peace or an end to hunger but this menace has to be punished Walleye Jan 2022 #33

Wonder when it will be scheduled? n/t msfiddlestix Jan 2022 #36

DA for Atlanta area granted special grand jury to probe Trump's election interference LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #37