Several Republican lawmakers are seeking ways to sanction Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after she brought criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and 18 allies.
Trump backers are going after Willis using a new state law approved by Gov. Brian Kemp that creates a state commission with power to sanction or oust prosecutors found to be neglecting their duties or responsible for an array of other violations.
State Sen. Clint Dixon said Monday that he would file a complaint against Willis in October when the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission begins its proceedings, saying the indictments were sparked by Willis’ “unabashed goal to become some sort of leftist celebrity.”
“Once the Prosecutorial Oversight Committee is appointed in October, we can have them investigate and take action against Fani Willis and her efforts that weaponize the justice system against political opponents,” the Buford Republican said in a social media post.
“This is our best measure,” Dixon added, “and I will be ready to call for that investigation.”
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Republican state Sen. Clint Dixon wants the newly created Prosecutorial Oversight Committee to “investigate and take action” against Fulton County DA Fani Willis once it can begin taking complaints in October. He’s one of several GOP legislators seeking ways to sanction Willis. pic.twitter.com/xqRIjntD8e
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