CNN —A state prosecutor will investigate whether Georgia Lt. Gov.
Burt Jones violated criminal law in his efforts to help former President Donald Trump subvert the 2020 election results in the state.
Peter Skandalakis, director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, has appointed himself to investigate the matter, according to a news release.
It took nearly two years for Skandalakis to announce his decision that he would appoint himself to spearhead a potential case against Jones.
Jones told CNN in a written statement: “I’m happy to see this process move forward and look forward to the opportunity to get this charade behind me.
Persons:
Burt Jones, Donald Trump, Peter Skandalakis, Jones, Fani Willis, Trump, Willis, Skandalakis, “
Organizations:
CNN, Gov, ’, of, Republican, Trump, Peach State, Electoral College, Democrat
Locations:
Georgia, of Georgia, Fulton County, Fulton