In a major legal development, a Georgia judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to release all communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the House January 6 Committee. The decision comes after Willis failed to respond to an open records lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group. The judge declared her noncompliance a violation of Georgia law, escalating questions about potential political coordination in her prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The case began earlier this year when Judicial Watch filed an open records request seeking access to communications between Willis, Smith, and the January 6 Committee. When Willis failed to respond within the legally mandated timeframe, Judicial Watch filed a motion for a default judgment.
According to Georgia law, defendants must respond to legal actions within 30 days of service, with a 15-day grace period to address any default. Willis, however, did not file an answer or engage with the lawsuit within this period, effectively defaulting on the case.
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton criticized Willis’s inaction, stating:
“I think this is the first time in Judicial Watch’s 30 years that a government official failed to answer an open records lawsuit in court. This further shows Ms. Willis has something to hide about her collusion with the Biden administration and Nancy Pelosi’s Congress on her unprecedented and compromised ‘get-Trump’ prosecution.”
The court ruled decisively in favor of Judicial Watch, ordering Willis to conduct a thorough search of her records and produce all relevant communications within five business days. The order also emphasized that any records not legally exempt from disclosure must be provided promptly.
“The Court also hereby ORDERS Defendant to conduct a diligent search of her records for responsive materials within five business days of the entry of this Order. Within that same five-day period, Defendant is ORDERED to provide Plaintiff with copies of all responsive records that are not legally exempted or excepted from disclosure,” the ruling stated.
This order highlights the judge’s acknowledgment of Willis’s failure to comply with open records laws, a lapse that Judicial Watch claims undermines transparency and accountability.
The records in question are likely to shed light on potential coordination between Fani Willis, the Biden administration, and the House January 6 Committee. Willis has faced criticism for her handling of the high-profile prosecution of Donald Trump and several of his allies over alleged election interference in Georgia following the 2020 presidential election.
The case has drawn accusations of partisanship, with critics suggesting that Willis’s prosecution is politically motivated. Judicial Watch’s Fitton underscored this concern, stating that the communications could reveal “collusion” aimed at targeting Trump.
This latest development amplifies scrutiny on Willis, particularly as it coincides with Trump’s broader legal battles, including charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith related to the January 6 Capitol riot and alleged mishandling of classified documents.
Judicial Watch has a long history of filing lawsuits to compel government transparency and uncover records of public interest. The organization’s success in this case underscores the power of open records laws in holding officials accountable.
“Georgia law is clear, and Fani Willis failed to follow it,” Fitton said. “This court ruling is a victory for transparency and for all citizens who demand accountability from their elected officials.”
The judge’s order raises significant questions about the level of transparency in Willis’s office and whether political considerations played a role in her prosecution of Trump. The outcome of the record release could have far-reaching consequences, not only for Willis but also for the broader narrative surrounding Trump’s legal challenges.
Should the communications reveal evidence of political coordination, it could fuel claims that Trump is being unfairly targeted by politically motivated prosecutions. Conversely, if no such evidence emerges, it could lend credibility to the legitimacy of Willis’s case.
With just five business days to comply, Willis faces mounting pressure to produce the requested records. Failure to do so could lead to further legal repercussions and deepen public skepticism about her handling of the Trump case.
As the deadline looms, all eyes are on Willis’s office to see whether the records will illuminate the decision-making processes behind one of the most controversial prosecutions in recent memory. The stakes are high, and the fallout from this ruling could significantly impact the political and legal landscape heading into the 2024 presidential election.
Fat Fanny Willis ass is cooked. She’s going to prison once the Trump administration conducts its own investigation in all her corruption and fraud crimes. She’s screwed and the more she destroys or hides evidence is going to get her a long prison sentence. Hopefully she can also be personally sued. How many millions of dollars wasted.