Fani Willis Investigated by Republican Senators Over Alleged Misuse of Federal Funds

Published on May 19, 2024

Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) said they are investigating whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis misused federal funds, according to a recent letter. The two Republican senators made reference several public reports that claimed Ms. Willis’ office, which currently has a case against former President Donald Trump, is squandering federal funds, including for a Department of Justice juveniles program for unrelated travel and frivolous purchases, their letter said. The Department of Justice “awarded Fulton County nearly $500,000 to establish the Fulton County Center of Youth Empowerment and Gang Prevention,” the letter to Ms. Willis said. “The Center has yet to open and the ‘building meant to house it is closed to the public, its gates padlocked.’”...

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