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Fani Willis Ordered to Pay $54,264 for Violating Georgia's Open Records Act

A Fulton County judge ruled that the district attorney's office intentionally withheld documents, raising concerns about transparency in the Trump election interference case.

FILE - Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, Pool, File)
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must pay $54,264 in attorney fees and litigation costs after being found in violation of Georgia's Open Records Act.
  • The court determined that Willis' office intentionally failed to provide requested documents related to Nathan Wade, a former special assistant district attorney linked to her romantically.
  • Judge Rachel Krause ruled that the handling of records requests by Willis' office, particularly by Open Records custodian Dexter Bond, demonstrated a lack of good faith.
  • Willis has been ordered to provide the requested documents within 30 days, with further penalties possible if her office does not comply.
  • Defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who filed the lawsuit, expressed satisfaction with the ruling, emphasizing the importance of holding public officials accountable.