A Georgia agency says it will name a special prosecutor to consider whether the state’s Republican lieutenant governor should face criminal charges for efforts to overturn Donald Trump's 2020 election loss in the state.
claiming Willis’ investigation was “a constant media and PR campaign for the sole purpose of furthering her own political career.”
But Senate Democratic Minority Leader Gloria Butler applauded the move, saying Jones’ role should be examined. However, the indictment lists 30 unindicted coconspirators. “Individual 8” is clearly identifiable as Jones, with actions listed including taking part in state Senate committee meetings, receiving emails from other people, issuing a tweet calling on people to pressure state lawmakers to support a special session, and acting as a Trump elector.
The indictment alleges that all 16 Trump electors, including Jones and the other 12 who weren’t indicted, committed four felonies — impersonating a public officer, forgery in the first degree, false statements and writings and filing false documents.shielding them from criminal prosecution by Willis in exchange for their testimony. And Willis did not bring indictments against other Georgia Republican lawmakers who operated on Trump’s behalf following the 2020 election.
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