Posted on 03/13/2024 3:48:08 PM PDT by BlackFemaleArmyColonel
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) signed a bill aiming to rein in “rogue” prosecutors amid wider scrutiny surrounding Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump.
The bill will allow the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission, created last year, to determine its own rules without the state Supreme Court’s approval. Speaking to the press at the signing of the bill, Kemp cited the issue of crime, saying the legislation was needed to ensure prosecutors were properly prosecuting criminals.
“This legislation will help us ensure rogue or incompetent prosecutors are held accountable if they refuse to uphold the law,” Kemp said. “As we know all too well, crime has been on the rise across the country, and especially prevalent in cities where prosecutors are giving criminals a free pass or failing to put them behind bars due to lack of professional conduct.”
“When out of touch prosecutors put politics over public safety, the community suffers, and people and property are put at risk,” he continued. “Today, we are renewing our commitment that we won’t forfeit public safety for prosecutors. They let criminals off the hook. Georgians deserve better, and they deserve to feel safe in their own communities.”
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I'm no fan of Brian Kemp or his algorithmic Dominion voting machines, but the Georgia governor does not have dictatorial powers. It was necessary for the legislature to provide this legal remedy for him to sign into law. Given that Georgia's part-time legislature meets from January to March, this bill passed through both chambers fairly quickly.
All that said, Fani Willis has been a godsend to Trump's 2024 campaign. A skilled counter puncher like Donald Trump needs fools like Willis to swing at him first.
Yes. He should not be deciding anything concerning Fani.
I agree that Brian Kemp is a POS, but I think was right to stand aside and let the Trump prosecution implode on its own. Acceptance of a pardon carries an implication of guilt (though not an admission), so I doubt President Trump would have wanted or accepted Governor Kemp's pardon for crimes he didn't commit. But letting it play out in court has removed all doubt that the charges were politically motivated and false, and the resulting reforms (like this new law) have come as icing on the cake.
Kemps trying to cover his ass over the illegal recording of the “phone call”.
Kemp sent a message to Fani from the good ole boys saying , “chill out!”
Little late there, Bri!
AMEN!!!!!
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