A special grand jury convened in Fulton County, Georgia, has completed its investigation into former President Donald Trump. Their decision on whether to recommend an indictment for Trump and allies goes directly to Atlanta District Attorney's office.
The investigation centers on the 45th president's illegitimate efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the Peach State. If Atlanta DA Fani Willis indicts Trump, or anyone else, they will be forced to travel to Georgia if they don't go willingly.
The conclusion of the grand jury's investigation is the last step before Willis decides to indict anyone.
Axios has more on the latest developments from Georgia:
Driving the news: In an order released Monday Judge Robert McBurney wrote that the panel has finished its work and should be dissolved. But it's unclear if the final report will be made public.
Axios explains that a decision on the report's possible disclosure has been set for Jan. 24. If the judge rules to keep the report private, it could take years for their findings to become public.
Axios adds:
Why it matters: The investigation probed whether the former president himself, and/or his allies, for criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia
The high-profile case has featured testimony from Trump allies like Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham, Michael Flynn, plus testimony from state leaders including Gov. Brian Kemp, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and others.
What they're saying: “The court thanks the grand jurors for their dedication, professionalism, and significant commitment of time and attention to this matter,” McBurney said in the order. “It was no small sacrifice to serve.”
The special grand jury's investigative report took place over eight months.
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