Georgia’s state Senate is proposing a “special committee on investigations” to probe Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on allegations of corruption and misconduct.
The initiative, led by State Senator Greg Dolezal (R-Forsyth), comes after Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s decided against initiating a criminal investigation into Willis last week.
“The bottom line is that in the state of Georgia as long as I’m governor, we’re going to follow the law and the Constitution, regardless of who it helps and harms politically,” Kemp said.
“Over the last few years, some inside and outside of this building may have forgotten that. But I can assure you that I have not.”
“In Georgia, we will not be engaging in political theater that only inflames the emotions of the moment. We will do what is right. We will uphold our oath to public service. And it is my belief that our state will be better off for it,” Kemp added.
However, the special committee will now be tasked with “securing the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials” related to Willis.
“The Georgia legislature has a responsibility to hold public officials accountable. Recent reports have been deeply troubling, and I appreciate Sen. Dolezal’s leadership on this issue,” Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones said.
Once passed by the Senate, the Committee on Assignments will be responsible for appointing the members.
