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Georgia DA Fani Willis Targeted for Removal with New Bill

Dr. Valerie Wardlaw, Contributing WriterAugust 24, 2023

Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia signed a new bill in May proposed by Republican state legislators, creating a new commission, the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission. Members of the commission will have the power to remove or sanction Georgia prosecutors for neglect or other violations of their duties. Many Georgia state legislators believe the new bill targets Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Attorney for Georgia lawmaker calls charges ‘overreach’

Jeff Amy, Associated Press March 29, 2021

An attorney for a Georgia lawmaker who was charged with two felonies after knocking on the door to the governor’s private office said authorities overreached in the case, which unfolded while the governor spoke on live television about a sweeping overhaul of state elections.