Nonprofit Seeks ‘Default Judgment’ After Fani Willis Fails to Provide Public Records

Judicial Watch wants certain documents related to special counsel Jack Smith and the Jan. 6 committee.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during a news conference at the Fulton County Government building in Atlanta, Ga., on August 14, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis failed to answer a public records lawsuit from activist foundation Judicial Watch, triggering the organization to file a motion seeking a ruling in its favor by default.

The motion was filed after Ms. Willis did not respond to a lawsuit seeking certain records. The documents were related to special counsel Jack Smith and the Jan. 6 committee.