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Published on May 03, 2024
SF Gate Fulton County's DA Fani Willis Under Scrutiny by Senate Committee for Alleged MisconductSource: Unsplash/ Wesley Tingey

Senate Special Committee on Investigations is gearing up for its third showdown, set for the ground zero of state politics - 450 State Capitol, at ten in the morning this Friday. With Chairman Sen. Bill Cowsert at the helm, witnesses Robb Pitts and Sharon Whitmore are on the docket to spill the beans under oath about the alleged misconduct of Fulton County's DA, Fani Willis. At issue? Her handling of public funds and potential conflict of interest. It's serious business with high stakes, recasting the integrity of not just one official, but the wider criminal justice system.

The session, falling smack on May 3, is not just for political junkies and legal eagles. Anyone with a stake in fair play, or just looking for Friday plans, can stream it live on the Senate's own website. According to Senate Special Committee on Investigations, there's talk of a new chapter in the law books or a shuffle of the state's money cards – whatever it takes to get the public trust back on track. The committee is taking no prisoners in their scrutiny and expedition to reform and scrutinize their own backyard.

Following the legal drama, the Senate steps will turn into a press pit stop. Any reporters looking to snag a quote or flesh out a headline will get their chance after the gavel falls for the last time that day. Jackson Fuentes from the Press Office is the gatekeeper; media heads need to shout out their RSVPs to catch the action.