Georgia Faith Leader Urges Governor Kemp to Oppose Efforts to Remove Fulton County DA Fani Willis

A faith leader representing over 530 churches in Georgia is calling on Governor Brian Kemp to publicly oppose Republican efforts to remove or discipline Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis, a Democrat and the first Black woman to serve in the position, recently indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others on charges related to an alleged conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump and many GOP lawmakers have criticized Willis, with some proposing investigations and sanctions against her. In a letter obtained exclusively by USA TODAY, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson urges Kemp to make it known that he does not support calls for an investigation into Willis. The letter comes as Republican governors across the country are taking aim at liberal-leaning prosecutors. Jackson notes that Kemp testified to the grand jury in Willis' case and has rejected Trump's false claims about the election. Supporters of Willis, including grassroots activists and Democratic allies, have expressed concerns about her potential removal and are demanding that Kemp address the issue.

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