Her probe, launched in February, is centered on the Jan. 2 phone call Trump placed to Raffensperger, in which he urged the Republican to “find” the votes to reverse Joe Biden’s win in Georgia in November 2020. But it could also include other actions from Trump’s allies who sowed doubts about the election results, including testimony his attorney Rudy Giuliani gave at a state legislative hearing.
Willis previously indicated that her office was probing potential violations of Georgia law prohibiting criminal solicitation to commit election fraud, intentional interference with the performance of election duties, conspiracy and racketeering, among others.
In her letter to Brasher, Willis said the DA’s office “has received information indicating a reasonable probability that the State of Georgia’s administration of elections in 2020, including the State’s election of the President of the United States, was subject to possible criminal disruptions.”
Special grand juries, which typically have 16 to 23 members, can’t issue indictments. But they can subpoena witnesses, compel the production of documents, inspect and enter into certain offices for the purposes of the investigation.
Willis said a special grand jury would be beneficial because jurors can be impaneled for as long as prosecutors need and would be focused on the one investigation. The veteran prosecutor said a special grand jury has “an investigatory focus appropriate to the complexity of the facts and circumstances involved.”
A regular Fulton County grand jury is seated for two months. Jurors typically hear hundreds of felony cases before their service ends.
The DA also requested that a Fulton County superior court judge be assigned to assist and supervise the special grand jury in carrying out its investigation and duties.
Willis’ request must be approved by a majority of the county’ssuperior court judges.
A spokesperson for Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Willis recently told The Associated Press that a decision on whether to bring charges against Trump could come in the first half of 2022.
“We’re going to just get the facts, get the law, be very methodical, very patient and, in some extent, unemotional about this quest for justice,” she told the wire service earlier this month.
The move comes while Fulton prosecutors are trying to work their way through a backlog of some 11,000 criminal cases created by the pandemic and, as Willis has alleged, mismanagement by her predecessor Paul Howard.
Some critics believe Willis should focus on clearing those cases rather than devoting limited resources to probing the notoriously litigious former president.
To move forward with charges, prosecutors would need to prove that Trump knew his conduct was unlawful when he called Raffensperger and told him to “find” the 11,780 votes to overcome Biden’s win in Georgia.
While some legal experts believe the criminal intent, or mens rea, is there, other defense attorneys believe the case isn’t so cut and dried.
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Wilborn P. Nobles III covers the Atlanta mayor's policies for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Wil (not "Willie" or "William") previously covered Baltimore County government at The Baltimore Sun, but he never finished "The Wire." He also covered education for the Times-Picayune in his hometown of New Orleans, so he tries to avoid discussions about football. Wil used to play tuba for his high school marching band, but he eventually put down his horn to intern at The Washington Post. The Louisiana State University graduate enjoys gardening, comedy, and music.
J.D. Capelouto is a local news reporter covering City Hall and all things intown Atlanta for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. His work focuses the City Council, neighborhood issues, public safety, housing and transportation. J.D. was born and raised in Atlanta and has lived in the city all his life, except for four years at Boston University, where he studied journalism and learned how to dress for cold weather. He’s been with the AJC since 2018, and has previously written for The Boston Globe and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. When he’s not reporting or scrolling through Twitter, J.D. enjoys pop culture podcasts, “Survivor” and visiting various pools around Atlanta.
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With very heavy hearts, we share the news of GM/CEO Jeff Parker’s tragic passing on Friday evening, January 14, 2022. Please keep his family in your prayers and meditations. Jeff cared deeply about MARTA and his leadership gave us a strong foundation from which to carry forward.
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Marty, the girls, & I are saddened to learn about the tragic passing of Jeffrey Parker - GM/CEO of MARTA. In addition to a remarkable professional career in the public/private sectors, Jeffrey was known for his civic engagement and support for the advancement of his communities.
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During his career, he also oversaw transit operations in Boston and Connecticut, and he directed MARTA’s rail, bus and paratransit services from 2005 to 2008."},{"_id":"ZHDF2PXPJVFIZFO3HXXRZ6EDXE","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1642255147302},"type":"text","content":"“Jeff cared deeply about MARTA and his leadership gave us a strong foundation from which to carry forward,” the agency statement said."},{"_id":"FZE5FH65EBHBNETM64X5KGZ6ZM","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1642255147303},"type":"text","content":"MARTA said it would share more information on a leadership transition plan in coming days. 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In his memory, we will continue that important work and strive to make MARTA safer, more accessible and more affordable for all Atlantans.” — Britt Dunams, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732"},{"_id":"N2CWUWG6ZJGHHEO2QRCW7LYN6Q","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1642269303148},"type":"text","content":"“Jeff Parker was one of the kindest and most well-respected individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was a consummate professional — completely dedicated to doing the best job possible.” — Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts"},{"_id":"YWAYMO6QQZFWROORA4EXJPM7KU","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1642269303149},"type":"text","content":"“Jeff Parker’s passing is profoundly heartbreaking, and our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. His time at MARTA was marked with both a pragmatic and profound vision for our region’s future, and his intelligence, thoughtfulness and dedication will be sorely missed. We ask that you keep his loved ones and the staff and board at MARTA in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this devastating loss.” — Atlanta City Council"},{"_id":"H7EBBDOKX5E6LIZAPWDT2S2HF4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1642269303150},"type":"text","content":"“Last night metro Atlanta lost a true public servant and a leader in the field of transportation. MARTA CEO Jeff Parker was not only a trusted colleague, but a dear friend. He was instrumental in the efforts to expand transit services in Fulton County and the entire Atlanta region. 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Leila Laniado, a resident who has been with the group since its formation, is secretary."},{"_id":"47UQTEFLP5DYPPBOZ4LCTNTBR4","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1641932908702},"type":"text","content":"The site also lists Christian Zimm, a former Buckhead Young Republicans leader, as vice president of communications and social media, and Angelic Moore as vice president of government relations. Moore runs a government consulting company and was Gov. Brian Kemp’s deputy finance director for his 2018 campaign."},{"_id":"ERPXSG34W5HGPNAKKV5EIB2CIY","additional_properties":{"inline_comments":[],"comments":[],"_id":1641932908703},"type":"text","content":"The AJC asked the Buckhead City Committee for details about its bylaws, its expenses, whether any of its leaders are being paid and the status of its latest IRS filing. 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