House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) have initiated an inquiry into the alleged collusion between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the partisan Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol. The lawmakers have raised concerns about the coordination between Willis's office and the committee, questioning the commitment to due process and the potential violation of House rules.
In a letter addressed to Willis, Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk stated, "The coordination between Fulton County, GA District Attorney Fani Willis, and Pelosi's January 6 Select Committee, should be concerning to everyone. This new information raises questions about Willis' and Thompson's commitment to due process, and whether House Rules were violated when the Select Committee failed to properly disclose this material. We have serious concerns about this behavior and we are seeking the truth."
The inquiry stems from recent revelations that Willis's office coordinated its investigative actions with the partisan January 6 Select Committee, chaired by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS). The lawmakers have expressed concerns about the committee's track record of procedural abuses and due process violations. They highlight that the committee selectively solicited evidence, ignored exculpatory evidence, and fabricated and publicly released doctored evidence to support its partisan narrative.
The lawmakers further emphasize that if Willis's politically motivated prosecutions are relying on records obtained from the January 6 Select Committee, it raises concerns about her commitment to due process and whether she has fulfilled her obligations to disclose this material. They argue that Congress has the authority to conduct inquiries into the administration of existing laws and to investigate legislative reforms, including those related to state prosecutions of former presidents.
The letter to Willis requests the production of documents relating to the coordination between her office and the January 6 Select Committee. The lawmakers seek all documents and communications between the Fulton County District Attorney's Office and the committee for the specified period. They also request all documents and communications referring or relating to records obtained from the committee.
In a separate letter to Rep. Bennie Thompson, Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk highlight the discovery of a letter sent by Fani Willis to the chairman of the January 6 Select Committee. The letter, dated December 17, 2021, reveals Willis's official request for access to congressional records relevant to her criminal investigation. The lawmakers express concern about the lack of records showing what the committee provided to Willis's office and the failure to preserve video recordings of depositions and transcribed interviews.
The letter to Rep. Thompson requests a list of all official communications between the committee and Willis or her office, along with copies of those communications. It also seeks a list of all individuals who were deposed or interviewed by the committee, specifying the dates of each deposition or interview. The lawmakers ask for an itemized list and copies of every record provided to Willis's office, including recordings, transcripts, electronic and print records of communications, and travel records. Additionally, they request a list of all individuals or entities to whom the committee sent video recordings, transcripts, or any other official records.
Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk assert that the lack of transparency in the coordination between Willis's office and the committee raises concerns about the integrity of the investigations and the potential violation of House rules. They emphasize the importance of revealing the truth and upholding due process in politically motivated prosecutions.
The full letters to DA Fani Willis and Congressman Bennie Thompson can be accessed for further details.
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