A Georgia Superior Court judge has mandated that District Attorney Fani Willis’ office conduct a fresh and thorough search for records connected to her prosecution of former President Trump. The directive comes after a watchdog group challenged the completeness of her initial response to public records requests regarding communications with federal entities, including the January 6 Committee and Special Counsel Jack Smith.
The judge ruled that prior search efforts were insufficient and required Willis to revisit her office’s files and digital communications to ensure compliance. This ruling represents yet another setback for Willis, who has previously been found in violation of Georgia’s Open Records Act.
Willis’ office is known to be appealing similar rulings, but for now, the court’s order stands—underscoring the scrutiny being placed on transparency, prosecutorial conduct, and the handling of sensitive legal documents in this high-profile case.