Georgia Judge Orders Fani Willis to Release Withheld Documents in Trump Case
Fulton County DA Fani Willis faces judicial criticism for withholding records related to her communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the January 6 Committee.
- Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney criticized DA Fani Willis for initially denying the existence of records requested under Georgia's Open Records Act.
- The court ordered Willis to turn over 212 pages of documents and provide a detailed explanation of how the records were located and why they were previously withheld.
- The documents include communications between Willis' office, Special Counsel Jack Smith, and the January 6 Committee regarding investigations into former President Donald Trump.
- Judicial Watch, the organization that filed the lawsuit, previously secured a default judgment and was awarded over $21,000 in legal fees after Willis delayed compliance.
- The judge will review the records to determine which, if any, can be disclosed, while Willis continues to assert exemptions such as attorney-client privilege and work product protections.
Judicial Watch 
Washington Examiner 
