Fulton County DA Willis Hit With Subpoena Regarding Trump Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the prosecution of former President Donald Trump in Georgia, has been served with a subpoena. The subpoena was issued by the Republican-led Senate Special Committee on Investigations, though Willis has contested its legitimacy, as reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The core dispute centers on whether the Senate possesses the authority to compel her to testify regarding her investigation into Trump. Former Governor Roy Barnes, serving as Willis’ personal attorney, argues that the Senate does not have the power to enforce such a subpoena.
However, Republican State Senator Bill Cowsert disagrees, stating, "The legislative branch has the inherent power to investigate and to utilize subpoenas."
The committee in question was created earlier this year when Trump and several co-defendants sought to remove Willis from the case, citing her past relationship with top prosecutor Nathan Wade. Although both Willis and Wade have maintained that their relationship is over, recent footage from a police bodycam surfaced, showing the two arriving together at the scene of her daughter’s arrest during a traffic stop.
The Daily Mail reported that Willis’ daughter, Kinaya, was pulled over in Tyrone, Georgia, on August 24 for using her cell phone while driving. During the stop, police discovered that Kinaya’s driver’s license had been revoked. She told officers that she was using her phone because her mother had called her about her pregnancy, and she was unaware her license had been suspended since May 13.
Fani Willis arrived at the scene to retrieve her daughter’s vehicle after Kinaya was taken into custody. Kinaya was booked at Fayette County Jail on a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license, had her mugshot taken, and was later released. She is scheduled for arraignment on October 24.
Meanwhile, Willis’ racketeering case against Trump has been paused while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews Trump’s effort to disqualify the district attorney. Trump, along with eight co-defendants, has accused Willis of prosecutorial misconduct, focusing on her past relationship with Wade, who was forced to step down.
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled that Willis could continue with the case provided Wade no longer had any involvement. Trump’s legal team hopes to overturn this decision before the trial begins, with arguments expected to be heard in December, following the presidential election on November 5.
Since securing the grand jury indictment against Trump and 18 others in August, Willis has faced multiple investigations herself. Both state and federal lawmakers are looking into allegations regarding the misuse of taxpayer funds and her past relationship with Wade. Trump and the remaining co-defendants have all pleaded not guilty to charges related to Georgia’s anti-racketeering law, which accuses them of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results in the state.