Rudy Giuliani has now been told he is the target of a criminal probe into efforts to overturn the election ahead of his testimony in Atlanta later this week: Walls are closing in on more Trump allies
- Rudy Giuliani has now been told he is the target of a criminal investigation in Georgia, the New York Times reported Wednesday
- Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Trump’s campaign attorney, is scheduled to testify in Atlanta later this week
- He has emerged as a central figure in Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis’ investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election
Rudy Giuliani has now been told he is the target of a criminal probe in Georgia in connection with his efforts to overthrow the 2020 presidential election on behalf of former President Donald Trump.
The New York Times reported Monday for development.
Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and Trump’s campaign attorney, is scheduled to testify in Atlanta later this week.
He has told prosecutors he is not healthy enough to fly, prompting Fulton County Judge Robert McBurney to say he should find other travel options.
‘Mister. Giuliani is not approved for air travel, AIR,” McBurney said.
“One thing we need to investigate is whether Mr. Giuliani can come here without jeopardizing his recovery and his health, on a train, bus or Uber,” McBurney said in court last week. “New York is nowhere near Atlanta, but it’s nowhere near Fairbanks,” the judge added.
Giuliani had two cardiac stents implanted in July.
The ex-mayor has emerged as a central Trumpworld figure in Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis’ investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the Peach State.
Rudy Giuliani has now been told he is the target of a criminal probe in Georgia in connection with his efforts to overthrow the 2020 presidential election on behalf of former President Donald Trump
The Times reported in June that investigators have focused on two state hearings on legislation where Giuliani appeared in December 2020, after President Joe Biden narrowly beat former President Donald Trump in the former Red state.
There he peddled conspiracy theories about rogue voting machines and suitcases filled with Democratic ballots, telling lawmakers they “may not be able to validate Georgia in good faith.”
Giuliani was also involved in a plan to have state legislatures create fake lists of electoral college electors, which is part of the Georgia probe but is also under investigation by the Justice Department.
The Times reported in June that three Democratic state lawmakers testified before a grand jury about Giuliani’s performances in December 2020 before the law hearings.
Republicans have so far resisted a statement.
The charges under consideration, according to the Times, are racketeering and conspiracy, as well as those related to making false statements “in matters falling within the purview of state or political departments,” which would include hearings with lawmakers.
The special grand jury was assembled in May and has one year to complete its work.
Willis said in May, “In a perfect world, I’d be done in the next 60 to 90 days.”
“But I live in an imperfect world,” she added.