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politics2 years ago

"Trump's Inquiries into Atlanta Prosecutor's Meetings and Jan. 6 Committee's Role in Georgia Trump Probe"

Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump are seeking more information about discussions Atlanta prosecutors had with the Biden White House and the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, claiming that the election interference case brought against him is tainted by ties to both entities. The former president and 14 of his allies face racketeering and other charges in the inquiry, and new details about the contacts have emerged in a legal filing from one of Mr. Trump’s co-defendants in the case.

via The New York Times|
#atlanta-prosecutor#biden-white-house#election-interference
politics2 years ago

Georgia GOP Moves to Oust Atlanta Prosecutor Behind Trump Indictment

Georgia Republicans are using a new law to remove Atlanta prosecutor Fani Willis, who recently indicted former President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the state's 2020 election results. The law, signed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, allows a commission of political appointees to discipline or remove elected prosecutors over decisions not to prosecute certain offenses. Critics argue that the law is an attempt to limit reform-minded prosecutors. The Public Rights Project has filed a preliminary injunction against the commission, stating that the law is part of a national trend of predominantly white, gerrymandered state legislatures targeting prosecutors, particularly Black prosecutors. The law is already having a chilling effect on prosecutors across the state, with concerns about discussing policies and approaches that could be interpreted as grounds for removal.

via The Intercept|
#atlanta-prosecutor#criminal-justice-reform#georgia