For first-term Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis, a historic decision looms in Trump election investigation - CBS News

The prosecutor overseeing the investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election could face perhaps the biggest decision of her career in coming days, as a Georgia judge Tuesday will consider whether to make public a special purpose grand jury's report on the matter.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis two weeks ago received the findings from the special purpose grand jury, an investigatory body that can recommend charges but cannot indict.

If Willis brings charges against the former president — and current contender for the 2024 nomination — she could be positioned to mount a high profile prosecution in a county courthouse that has previously permitted cameras and live television coverage.

FILE: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, right, talks with a member of her team during proceedings to seat a special purpose grand jury on May 2, 2022, to look into the actions of former President Donald Trump and his allies following the 2020 election.

State and federal officials interviewed for the investigation include Raffensperger, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of Trump.

Her political career collided with her office's investigation in July, when the judge overseeing the special purpose grand jury chastised Willis for hosting a fundraiser for Bailey, who at the time was a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor competing in a primary.