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Georgia Justices Cast Doubt on Old Subpoena as Fani Willis Set to Testify Next Week

Justices questioned whether an earlier subpoena survived the last legislature, putting the focus on a newly reissued summons for her planned Dec. 17 testimony.

Georgia state Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) speaks to reporters after a state Senate committee hearing on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Amy)
FILE - Fani Willis, district attorney of Fulton County, speaks during an interview, Oct. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Overview

  • During oral arguments, Georgia Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism that a 2024 Senate subpoena remained valid once a new General Assembly convened.
  • Fani Willis is scheduled to appear before the Senate Special Committee on Investigations on Dec. 17 under a subpoena issued after lawmakers clarified one-chamber subpoena powers.
  • Willis is appealing a Superior Court order compelling her testimony, while her attorney told justices she will show up next week and may raise objections during questioning.
  • Committee attorneys urged the court to uphold the original subpoena to establish precedent on legislative authority, disputing claims the matter is moot.
  • The Trump election-interference case was dismissed last month, and a recent state law could let defendants seek legal-fee reimbursement, creating potential costs for Fulton County taxpayers.