Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is in a tough spot after a Georgia judge ruled against her office in a lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group. The group is seeking access to Willis’ office communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the House January 6 Committee ¹.
The judge’s ruling came after Willis’ office failed to respond to Judicial Watch’s open records request on time. As a result, Judge Robert McBurney issued a default judgment against Willis, compelling her office to comply with Georgia’s open records laws. This means Willis must provide the requested documents within five business days.
This legal conflict puts Willis under intense scrutiny as her office navigates compliance with the court’s decision. The ruling is a significant setback for Willis, who has been at the center of several high-profile cases. The outcome of this case will likely have far-reaching implications for her office and the ongoing investigations into the January 6 Committee.
Willis’ office has not commented on the ruling, but it’s clear that they are facing a significant challenge. With the court’s decision, Judicial Watch has gained access to crucial documents that could shed light on the investigations. As the situation unfolds, one thing is certain – Fani Willis and her office are under immense pressure to comply with the court’s ruling and provide the requested documents.
