Georgia Republicans have taken steps to target Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who indicted former President Donald Trump and others for allegedly interfering with the 2020 election.
They have accused Willis of malfeasance and engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a prosecutor, Nathan Wade, whom she hired for the Trump investigation.
State Rep. Charlice Byrd introduced a resolution for Willis’s impeachment, citing concerns about her conduct and alleged conflicts of interest.
With freedom on the line, bold action is necessary. It's time for the legislature to do its constitutional duty and hold corrupt Fulton DA Fani WIllis accountable, which is why I have introduced H.R. 872, articles of impeachment against Fani WIllis. Read my full statement below: pic.twitter.com/o4xqP4ZdTX
— Rep. Charlice Byrd (@charlice_byrd) January 26, 2024
“With freedom on the line, bold action is necessary. It’s time for the legislature to do its constitutional duty and hold corrupt Fulton DA Fani Willis accountable, which is why I have introduced H.R. 872, articles of impeachment against Fani Willis,” Byrd wrote.
“The First Amendment is still the bedrock of this country and Fani Willis can’t overturn it because she has Trump Derangement Syndrome,” he said. “It’s time our state lawmakers draw a line in the sand and put an end to her refusal to uphold the Constitution.”
“Willis also has come under scrutiny for possible conflict of interest in hiring a potential paramour in the case against Trump,” the statement read.
“Fani Willis has a laundry list of potential conflicts that make her unworthy and unfit to be the District Attorney in Fulton County. Someone elected to that office is expected to uphold the law and not weaponize their office for political gain. Since Day One when she was elected, Fani Willis has embarrassed the criminal justice system in Fulton County and our state,” Byrd said.
“The time to act is now and I encourage my colleagues in the General Assembly to join me and impeach Fani Willis,” Byrd added.
Georgia Senate Republicans have formed a committee to investigate these allegations, particularly focusing on the use of public funds.
They aim to explore whether state resources were used for personal benefit, including lavish trips and fine dining.
“This resolution is about an officer of the state of Georgia, within a subdivision of the state of Georgia, and how they are using state funds,” Sen. Greg Dolezal said. “This falls squarely within what we should be talking about and what we should be addressing.”
“It is becoming more and more clear that this was prosecution for personal profit,” Sen. Brandon Beach said.
“It’s my hope that this investigative committee will use its subpoena power and subpoena witnesses and records to explore if state funds were spent on these lavish trips and fine dining [restaurants]. Did security details travel on these trips and who paid for their expenses? Did Ms. Willis break any ethics law by not disclosing any gifts she received?” he said.
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