S9, Ep. 2: A force of nature

Breakdown

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Politics, News, True Crime

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2022

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

The second episode of “The Trump Grand Jury,” the ninth season of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Breakdown podcast, focuses on the woman who is overseeing the investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis grew up in courtrooms, tagging along with her father, an attorney. When Willis became a prosecutor, she rose through the ranks at the Fulton DA’s Office prosecuting homicide and sexual assault cases. In 2014, Willis oversaw one of the most high-profile cases in state history: the Atlanta Public Schools test-cheating scandal. Thirty-five educators were indicted under the state’s racketeering laws. Many pleaded guilty and of the 12 who went to trial, 11 were convicted. “I’m still not totally sure how she did it, but she did it,” said Atlanta lawyer John Floyd, a racketeering law expert who assisted Willis in the test-cheating trial. “She was a bit of a force of nature in the sense that she was completely committed to the case.” Episode 2 will also explain exactly how a special purpose grand jury operates and what it can and cannot do. It will also tell listeners how they will know if, after it adjourns, it is recommending criminal charges be brought. You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it on your computer in the player above. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's worth knowing which is really going on.
0:04.0	This is the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
0:11.0	Previously on Breakdown.
0:13.0	Mr. President, you have not condemned these actions of this language.
0:19.0	Senators, you have not condemned this language or these actions.
0:24.0	This has to stop.
0:27.0	We need you to step up and if you're going to take a position of leadership show some.
0:32.0	Well, I've listened to what President has just said.
0:38.0	President Trump, we've had several lawsuits and we've had to respond in court to the lawsuits and the contensions.
0:48.0	We don't agree that you have one.
0:51.0	That's a criminal offense.
0:55.0	And you can't let that happen.
0:58.0	That's a big risk to you and to Ryan.
1:01.0	You're a lawyer and that's a big risk.
1:03.0	January 4th, 2021.
1:06.0	Fannie Willis' first full day is Fulton County District Attorney.
1:10.0	She is still settling in when the news channels start lighting up.
1:14.0	We are beginning with a president's most daring move yet to overturn the election results.
1:20.0	Breaking news, the president of the United States on tape tearing into Georgia's secretary of state with a torrent of disinformation.
1:29.0	A bombshell phone call and a president trying everything and anything to stay in power.
1:34.0	Extraordinary breaking developments we are following this hour.
1:38.0	The president of the United States on audio tape pushing a Republican official in Georgia to discard the will of voters.
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