Fani Willis Under Fire: Judicial Watch Alleges Withheld Records on January 6 Committee and Jack Smith


 Judicial Watch: Fani Willis Withholds January 6 Committee Communications, Denies Existence of Jack Smith Records

Judicial Watch has announced that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is refusing to release non-public documents concerning her communications with the House January 6 Committee. In addition, Willis’ office has denied the existence of any records pertaining to Special Counsel Jack Smith. The refusal comes despite a court order finding Willis in default for failing to respond to a Judicial Watch lawsuit seeking access to these records.

Details of the Refusal

Late in the evening, Willis’ Open Records Department formally denied the existence of any documents regarding Jack Smith. They further justified the withholding of communications with the January 6 Committee by citing a series of legal exemptions. However, the office did release one publicly available document—a previously known letter sent to then-January 6 Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson.

The lone document, dated December 2021, revealed Willis requested assistance from the committee and expressed a willingness to travel to Washington, D.C. This disclosure aligns with previous public records referenced by the House Judiciary Committee.

Judicial Watch’s Lawsuit

The Judicial Watch lawsuit, filed in March 2024 in the Superior Court of Fulton County, GA (Judicial Watch Inc. v. Fani Willis et al., No. 24-CV-002805), came after repeated denials from Willis’ office. In August 2023, Judicial Watch submitted a Georgia Open Records Act request for documents reflecting communications between Willis and:

  1. Special Counsel Jack Smith
  2. The House January 6 Committee

Judicial Watch contends Willis’ office has failed to fulfill its obligations under Georgia law. The watchdog group specifically cited concerns that Willis’ “representation about not having records responsive to the request is likely false.”

Evidence of Existing Communications

Judicial Watch’s lawsuit highlights a December 5, 2023 letter from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to Willis. In his letter, Jordan referenced Willis’ documented communications with the January 6 Committee. This includes the December 2021 letter Willis sent to Chairman Bennie Thompson (D-MS), where she requested assistance in her ongoing investigations.

The apparent contradiction between public records and Willis’ current denials has fueled Judicial Watch’s concerns. The watchdog group argues that these records could shed light on potential cooperation between federal investigations, including those led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, and state-level efforts pursued by Willis.

Judicial Watch’s Response

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton criticized the lack of transparency, stating:

“Fani Willis is stonewalling the release of key communications that the public has a right to see. This lawsuit underscores her office’s troubling pattern of obfuscation and resistance to accountability.”

Legal and Political Context

The lawsuit and Willis’ refusal to disclose records occur in a politically charged environment. Willis, who is leading the Fulton County investigation into alleged election interference in Georgia, has faced scrutiny over her interactions with federal investigations. Judicial Watch’s efforts aim to clarify the nature of her cooperation, particularly with entities like the January 6 Committee and Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office.

Conclusion

Judicial Watch’s legal battle against Fani Willis highlights ongoing concerns over transparency in politically sensitive investigations. The refusal to produce non-public records—despite prior documented communications—raises questions about potential collaboration between federal and state-level investigations. Judicial Watch’s lawsuit is ongoing as it seeks compliance with Georgia’s Open Records Act.

Reference Links

  1. Judicial Watch Press Release
  2. Fulton County Superior Court Case Lookup
  3. House Judiciary Committee Letter - December 5, 2023
  4. Background on Fani Willis’ Investigations

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