Georgia State Senate Approves Committee to Investigate Fani Willis

The Georgia State Senate on Friday approved the creation of a committee to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

The Senate voted 30-19 to investigate Willis in response to allegations she awarded her alleged lover, Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, a “lucrative” contract who benefited when he took her on holiday with the money he earned from his position. Senator Greg Dolezal introduced the legislation Monday to to create a Special Senate Investigative Committee, which would have the power to issue subpoenas and compel the production of records.

“I am deeply troubled by the poor judgment of our prosecutor, Fani Willis,” Republican state Sen. Brandon Beach said during the debates on Friday. seconds in The Telegraph. “I believe this scheme … was a fraud on the court and a fraud on the taxpayer.”

Bank statements included in Wade's divorce court documents revealed that he bought tickets to Miami and San Francisco on behalf of Willis. Willis did not disclose the Miami ticket, which was purchased in October 2022, in his 2022 financial disclosure, according to the filing. obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Wade has earned nearly $654,000 from the district attorney's office since 2022, per county data. His contract began on November 1, 2021, and he filed for divorce from his wife the following day.

Senate Resolution 465, sponsored by Senator Greg Dolezal, is on the floor. #gapol #gassed

— Senate Press Office (@GASenatePress) January 26, 2024

Democrats railed against Republicans during debate on the resolution for devoting time to “bedroom politics.” seconds to the messenger

“All we've heard are allegations, and most of them come from an ex-wife who's crazy and out to get money,” Democratic Sen. David Lucas said, according to the outlet. “We have a system. Let it play out.”

“The multitude of allegations surrounding Ms. Willis, ranging from allegations of fiscal misconduct to questions about the use of public funds and allegations of an unprofessional relationship, underscore the urgency of a thorough and impartial examination.” , Dolezal said in a statement earlier this week.

The district attorney's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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