Fulton County DA Fani Willis subpoenaed by House Committee for alleged fund misuse
OAN’s James Meyers
10:12 AM – Friday, February 2, 2024
House Republicans Subpoena Fulton County DA for Alleged Misuse of Funds
House Republicans have issued a subpoena for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after allegations of misusing Department of Justice funds and firing a whistleblower who tried to prevent it.
A letter issued by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) accuses the controversial DA of failing to comply with earlier requests for information regarding the misuse of federal funds.
The letter from the committee also cites a Free Beacon report accusing Willis’ aide Michael Cuffe of misusing $488,000 that was supposed to be utilized for the creation of a foundation called the Center of Youth Empowerment and Gang Prevention.
Willis gained attention for charging former President Donald Trump with attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
However, the DA’s office denies the allegations.
“These false allegations are included in baseless litigation filed by a holdover employee from the previous administration who was terminated for cause,” she said in a statement obtained by Fox News. “The courts that have ruled found no merit in these claims. We expect the same result in any pending litigation.”
She added: “Any examination of the records of our grant programs will find that they are highly effective and conducted in cooperation with the Department of Justice and in compliance with all Department of Justice requirements. Our federal grant programs are focused on helping at-risk youth and seeking justice for sexual assault victims who were too long ignored. Our federal grant-funded Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has been cited by the United States Attorney General as a model program. We are proud of our grant programs and our partnership with the Department of Justice that makes Fulton County a safer, more just place.”
The subpoena comes after the Judiciary Committee requested the documents three separate times. The first request was made in August 2023, followed by requests in September 2023 and December 2023.
“To date, you have failed to comply voluntarily with any of our requests,” the committee wrote in a letter to Willis.
It added: “The Committee’s oversight of your office’s use of federal grant funds is particularly relevant in light of public whistleblower allegations that it has misused federal funding.”
Meanwhile, Trump has pleaded not guilty in the case led by Willis.
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What are the allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis regarding the misuse of Department of Justice funds and the firing of a whistleblower?
House Republicans have issued a subpoena for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after allegations of misusing Department of Justice funds and firing a whistleblower who tried to prevent it. The controversial DA has been accused of failing to comply with earlier requests for information regarding the misuse of federal funds.
The letter issued by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) accuses Willis of negligence in handling federal funds. The committee’s request for information regarding the alleged misuse of funds has gone unanswered, prompting the subpoena.
According to a report by the Free Beacon, Willis’ aide, Michael Cuffe, is accused of misusing $488,000 that was intended for the creation of a foundation called the Center of Youth Empowerment and Gang Prevention. These allegations have brought attention to Willis’ office, which gained notoriety for charging former President Donald Trump with attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
However, Willis’ office denies these allegations. In a statement obtained by Fox News, Willis stated, “These false allegations are included in baseless litigation filed by a holdover employee from the previous administration who was terminated for cause. The courts that have ruled found no merit in these claims. We expect the same result in any pending litigation.”
Willis highlighted the effectiveness of their federal grant programs and their compliance with all Department of Justice requirements. She emphasized their focus on helping at-risk youth and seeking justice for sexual assault victims. She also mentioned their grant-funded Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, which has been recognized as a model program by the United States Attorney General.
The subpoena comes after the Judiciary Committee made three separate requests for the documents. The first request was made in August 2023, followed by requests in September 2023 and December 2023. The lack of response led to the issuance of the subpoena.
The investigation into the alleged misuse of Department of Justice funds by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is ongoing. The outcome of this investigation will determine whether there was any wrongdoing on her part and if any action needs to be taken.
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