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Fulton DA’s Trump election probe: Where we are and what’s next

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (right) interacts with colleagues Donald Wakeford (left) and Nathan Wade (center) during a hearing on Jan. 24, 2023. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (right) interacts with colleagues Donald Wakeford (left) and Nathan Wade (center) during a hearing on Jan. 24, 2023. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
April 24, 2023

THE STORY SO FAR

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is deciding whether to seek indictments against former President Donald Trump and others for interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. The Democrat has been investigating for more than two years. Here are some recent developments:

WHAT’S NEXT

Willis is expected to announce this summer whether she will pursue charges

If she decides to move forward, she would need to persuade a majority of people seated on a regular grand jury that there’s probable cause — more evidence for than against — to warrant an indictment.

If indictments are handed up, Willis is expected to publicly announce charges during a press conference soon after.

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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.

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