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Accused fake electors push to disqualify Fulton County prosecutor in 2020 Ga. election probe

Eleven Georgians accused of posing as “fake electors” in 2020 want a judge to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the probe into GOP actions following the presidential election.

In a court filing, the alleged electors say they are “inextricably intertwined” with state Sen. Burt Jones, a Republican who cannot be investigated by the district attorney because she hosted a fundraiser for his Democratic opponent.

The court papers obtained by CNN say the courts should reconsider the scope of Ms. Willis’ powers after Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that Ms. Wills cannot be involved in prosecuting Mr.