Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is moving forward with her investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election result.
In a recent local news interview with CNN affiliate WXIA, Willis reaffirmed her commitment to announce charging decisions by September 1, praising the hard work of her team.
“The work is accomplished,” Willis stated at a back-to-school event over the weekend. “We’ve been working for two and a half years. We’re ready to go.”
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Her latest commitment to the specified time frame comes amidst ongoing legal battles surrounding her involvement in the case.
A judge has scheduled a hearing on August 10 to address the Trump team’s efforts to disqualify Willis, dismiss a substantial portion of the evidence she has collected, and remove another judge from presiding over the case in Fulton County.
The situation has escalated concerns about security threats. Recently, the Fulton County sheriff’s office erected barricades around the county courthouse, anticipating “high profile legal proceedings.” Willis commended the sheriff’s office for taking precautionary measures to ensure safety.
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However, she also warned of potential risks in an email sent to local officials over the weekend. In the email, Willis shared a disturbing racist and sexualized message she received, adding that similar obscene messages were left via voicemail.
Urging officials to stay vigilant, she emphasized the need to keep staff safe amidst the ongoing investigation.
“The awful communication that you received is meant to threaten, harass, and intimidate, not just you, but all of us,” wrote Fulton County Solicitor-General Keith E. Gammage in response to Willis’ email.
Despite the challenges and threats, Willis remains determined to pursue the investigation and uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
Her announcement of charging decisions by September 1 is anticipated to shed further light on the case and its implications.
