Georgia Senate committee hearing for Fani Willis held today [Video]

Amanda Timpson, the former director of the Juvenile Diversion Program, accused District Attorney Fani Willis of planning to use grant funds illegally and retaliating against her when she raised concerns. 

According to the committee, its goal is to investigate allegations of misconduct by Willis related to “potential conflicts of interest and misuse of public funds.” The committee also wants to “enact new or amend existing laws and/or change state appropriations to restore public confidence in the criminal justice system.” 

Timpson, the former employee, was hired by former Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. She said things changed when Willis took office. 

Under Howard’s administration, the former director said she helped write a federal grant proposal to operate programs at a new gang prevention center for …