5 things to know about the special grand jury investigating former President Trump and his allies

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Former Pres. Donald Trump is a target in the investigation into whether crimes were committed in an effort to overturn the 2020 election. (AP Photo/Ben Gray; AP Photo/John Locher)

Led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a special purpose grand jury is investigating whether former President Trump and his allies violated Georgia laws in their attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Here are five things to know about the ongoing investigation.

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1. Why is Fani Willis the only local district attorney in the U.S. investigating former President Trump for tampering with the vote?