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Who is Fulton County DA Fani Willis?
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a Court Watch event at Atlanta City Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Aug 15, 2023
She’s taken on gangs, violent rap lyrics and cheating teachers. Her father was a criminal defense lawyer and erstwhile Black Panther. Her name is Swahili and means prosperous. And she shattered a glass ceiling when she became the first female district attorney in Georgia’s most populous county.
But for many, Fani (FAW-nee) Willis, 51, is best known for her pursuit of one person — former president Donald Trump.
Read more on Fulton County’s top prosecutor.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during a Court Watch event at Atlanta City Hall, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
About the Author
Tamar Hallerman is an award-winning senior reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She covers the Fulton County election interference case and co-hosts the Breakdown podcast.
