Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has lost her bid to be reinstated to the election interference case her office brought against Donald Trump and his supporters.
That means the fate of the prosecution will now move to a small, nonpartisan state agency with a track record of handling politically sensitive cases.
Here’s what you need to know about The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia and how it works:
What does it do?
Known as PAC, the Morrow-based the council helps train and guide prosecutors and solicitors in Georgia’s 50 judicial circuits. It holds continuing legal education seminars, aids members with legal research and provides guidance on professional responsibilities. While most of the funding for DA offices comes from local tax dollars, PAC doles out state mon