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Burt Jones To Newsmax: Willis Reelection No Shield In Trump Prosecution

 November 7, 2024

In a recent interview with Newsmax, Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones voiced skepticism about the impact of Fani Willis's reelection on the ongoing legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump.

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones predicts that the reelection of Fani Willis will not deter a Court of Appeals decision that might dismiss the case against former President Trump, Newsmax reported.

Burt Jones commented on Willis's recent victory in retaining her position as Fulton County District Attorney. He emphasized that her ongoing case against Trump, concerning alleged election interference in Georgia, could see a crucial decision from higher courts soon.

Conflict of Interest Highlighted in Election Interference Case

In 2022, a Georgia judge barred Willis from investigating Jones due to a potential conflict of interest. This was because Willis had hosted a fundraiser for Jones's political rival, which raised questions about her impartiality in the case.

An independent District Attorney cleared Jones of accusations related to submitting an "unofficial electoral certificate" during the 2020 presidential elections, finding no criminal intent or wrongdoing in his actions.

The Lieutenant Governor drew parallels between his legal experience and that of Donald Trump. He suggested that the charges against Trump might collapse under similar scrutiny.

Jones Anticipates Appeals Court Ruling

Jones expresses confidence that the Court of Appeals will soon rule on whether to remove Willis from the case against Trump. He believes this decision could lead to the case's dismissal, reflecting his own legal victory against Willis.

He shared his experience of winning in court against Willis, stressing her removal from his case due to a demonstrated conflict of interest. "Came after me as well and I was actually the only person to actually beat her in court, I got her removed from my case because she had a clear conflict of interest," he explained.

Allegations of Motives Beyond Justice

Jones accused Willis of pursuing the high-profile case against Trump to boost her personal profile and to facilitate fundraising efforts. "It was a witch hunt that she did to try to raise her personal profile and raise money off of. And like I said, there was never a crime that was committed or intent for a crime," he remarked.

He further criticized Willis's handling of the case, suggesting it was disintegrating even before her reelection. "Got reelected, but her case was already falling apart before [the] election last night, and it's right now in the Court of Appeals," Jones added.

Jones viewed the broader pattern of legal challenges against Trump as unjust attempts to prosecute and potentially incarcerate him, expressing his frustration. He concluded, "And it's just ridiculous that the president was put through not just that here in Fulton County, but the other rogue prosecutors around the country that tried to prosecute him, tried to jail him, and everything else."