Key takeaways:
- Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney heard arguments from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office and news organizations on Tuesday.
- The grand jury’s report is expected to include recommendations on possible criminal prosecution.
- The judge’s decision on whether to release the report will be closely watched by both sides of the political aisle.
A Georgia judge is considering whether to release a report from a special grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump’s attempts to interfere with the 2020 election results.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney heard arguments from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office and news organizations on Tuesday. District Attorney Fani Willis argued that the disclosure of the report could violate the rights of potential defendants and could negatively affect the ability to prosecute those who may be charged with a crime.
Judge McBurney said he would rule at a later date and reach out with any questions on the points made by the Fulton County district attorney’s office and news organizations. He added that he would not make any “rash decisions” on the matter.
The grand jury’s report is expected to include recommendations on possible criminal prosecution. It was empaneled in January 2022 to investigate the election subversion efforts.
The judge’s decision on whether to release the report will be closely watched by both sides of the political aisle. It could have major implications for the future of the investigation and the potential prosecution of those involved.
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