Georgia state Senate chairman predicts that Fani Willis may disregard subpoena before Friday hearing.
The Georgia Senate committee's investigation was previously deemed 'unlawful' by DA Fani Willis.
Georgia state senate subpoenaed District Attorney Fani Willis for testimony ahead of a hearing on Friday, but she is expected to defy it, according to Planet Chronicle Digital.
Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, who chairs the Senate Special Committee on Investigations, issued a subpoena to Willis to testify regarding the committee's probe into accusations she misused public funds.
After Willis refused to testify voluntarily, the committee issued a subpoena, and Cowsert's legal counsel informed the committee that she would not comply with it.
Cowert stated that it's unlikely that she will appear, but it's disappointing that she believes she's above the law.
If Willis does not attend Friday's hearing, the state Senate will attempt to force her attendance through a court order that will take several weeks to process.
Cowsert stated that we possess the power to investigate and subpoena witnesses to give testimony and produce documents, and if challenged in court, our actions will be validated.
"She must attend and provide specific documents as required. A court order may be necessary for her to comply, but that's the direction we're moving towards."
On Friday, David Cook, the ex-Georgia senate secretary, will present on legislative bodies' investigative powers and subpoena ability during a hearing.
Stuart Morelli, legislative counsel, will also testify on the committee's legal authority to conduct investigations and to subpoena individuals to testify or to produce documents.
In January, a Republican-led committee was formed through a 30-19 vote resolution.
Nathan Wade, who was hired by Willis to help prosecute the case against former President Trump, has accused her of having an "improper" affair with him in February.
The appeal hearing for Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's decision not to disqualify her from the case is scheduled for December.
A whistleblower testified in a Georgia Senate committee hearing about being fired after raising concerns about Willis' office's alleged misuse of funds.
In May, Willis stated that she believes the committee lacks the authority to subpoena her and told a news reporter that she will not appear to anything that is unlawful.
"I have not violated any laws," Willis stated at a May press conference. "I apologize for the frustration some people experience when everyone is treated equally."
The state Senate committee members are "extremely confident" that their actions are within the constitutional and legislative authority, according to Cowsert.
Planet Chronicle Digital did not receive a response from Willis' representative.
The hearing begins Friday at 10 a.m. ET.
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