Georgia Senate panel ready to subpoena Fulton DA in probe of her conduct in Trump racketeering case

Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert asked several Fulton County officials at a May 3 investigation committee hearing whether they believed county officials should have a greater influence over the special prosecutor appointed by the district attorney. (Stanley Dunlap/Georgia Recorder)

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The chairman of a Georgia Senate committee says he will subpoena Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis if she refuses to appear before the panel that is investigating accusations of misconduct against the prosecutor pursuing felony charges against former President Donald Trump and his allies.

On Friday, Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts, Chief Financial Officer Sharon Whitmore, and County Attorney Soo Jo testified at a four-hour committee hearing at the Georgia State Capitol about the degree of autonomy constitutional officers like district attorneys have, as well as recent changes county officials have made to close ethical and financial reporting loopholes for those elected officials.