Tamar Hallerman
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter covering the Fulton County Trump probe & more. Co-host, Breakdown podcast. Recovering Washington correspondent. tamar.hallerman@ajc.com
Many observers believe Skandalakis’s decision not to charge Jones means he'd be inclined to dismiss the broader electors section of Willis’s case.
Skandalakis also previously suggested Trump can't be tried until after he leaves office in 2029
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Skandalakis also previously suggested Trump can't be tried until after he leaves office in 2029
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Prosecutor takes helm of Georgia case against Trump. But will he move forward?
A veteran Georgia prosecutor will decide the fate of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' election interference case against Donald Trump and his allies.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Many observers believe Skandalakis’s decision not to charge Jones means he'd be inclined to dismiss the broader electors section of Willis’s case.
Skandalakis also previously suggested Trump can't be tried until after he leaves office in 2029
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Skandalakis also previously suggested Trump can't be tried until after he leaves office in 2029
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Skandalakis is familiar with a chunk of the investigative file in this case. Last year, he reviewed Willis' evidence against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who served as a Trump elector. He declined to pursue charges
November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Skandalakis is familiar with a chunk of the investigative file in this case. Last year, he reviewed Willis' evidence against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who served as a Trump elector. He declined to pursue charges
It will be up to the replacement to decide whether to move forward with the case, slim it down or kill it.
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What happens next to the Trump election interference case in Georgia?
With Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her office disqualified, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia will have a big decision to make.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It will be up to the replacement to decide whether to move forward with the case, slim it down or kill it.
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Skandalakis could appoint:
-another Georgia DA
-a private attorney
-a staff member from his agency
-himself
But there are lots of reasons why many, including Dems, might say no: political risks, safety concerns, high-profile defendants, complex legal issues, no additional $
-another Georgia DA
-a private attorney
-a staff member from his agency
-himself
But there are lots of reasons why many, including Dems, might say no: political risks, safety concerns, high-profile defendants, complex legal issues, no additional $
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Skandalakis could appoint:
-another Georgia DA
-a private attorney
-a staff member from his agency
-himself
But there are lots of reasons why many, including Dems, might say no: political risks, safety concerns, high-profile defendants, complex legal issues, no additional $
-another Georgia DA
-a private attorney
-a staff member from his agency
-himself
But there are lots of reasons why many, including Dems, might say no: political risks, safety concerns, high-profile defendants, complex legal issues, no additional $
Pete Skandalakis, the head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, has until the end of the day to name a replacement DA.
A panel of judges removed Willis and her office from the case because of the romantic relationship she had with the lead prosecutor
A panel of judges removed Willis and her office from the case because of the romantic relationship she had with the lead prosecutor
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pete Skandalakis, the head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, has until the end of the day to name a replacement DA.
A panel of judges removed Willis and her office from the case because of the romantic relationship she had with the lead prosecutor
A panel of judges removed Willis and her office from the case because of the romantic relationship she had with the lead prosecutor
Background: On Friday, McAfee had set a two-week deadline to name a prosecutor to replace Fulton DA Fani Willis after her office was removed from case.
The head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council then asked for at least 90 days after receiving case file
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The head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council then asked for at least 90 days after receiving case file
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Georgia judge gives 14 days to name new Fulton County Trump case prosecutor
If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.
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October 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Background: On Friday, McAfee had set a two-week deadline to name a prosecutor to replace Fulton DA Fani Willis after her office was removed from case.
The head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council then asked for at least 90 days after receiving case file
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The head of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council then asked for at least 90 days after receiving case file
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Georgia judge gives 14 days to name new Fulton County Trump case prosecutor
If a new prosecutor in the election interference case isn't named in two weeks, the judge could dismiss the case.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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As I've reported previously, Skandalakis has a very tough job trying to find any other prosecutor who will want to take on this case
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With Fani Willis out, who will take over Georgia’s Trump election case?
With Fulton County DA Fani Willis and her office disqualified, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia will have a big decision to make.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
As I've reported previously, Skandalakis has a very tough job trying to find any other prosecutor who will want to take on this case
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Skandalakis is asking the judge give him at least 90 days to appoint a new DA -- AFTER his office receives the case files.
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Skandalakis is asking the judge give him at least 90 days to appoint a new DA -- AFTER his office receives the case files.
Executive director Pete Skandalakis said his agency has yet to receive the case file from Fulton prosecutors -- and isn't expecting to receive it for another four weeks given the sheer volume of proceedings 2/
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Executive director Pete Skandalakis said his agency has yet to receive the case file from Fulton prosecutors -- and isn't expecting to receive it for another four weeks given the sheer volume of proceedings 2/
The decision casts doubt on the future of the last remaining criminal prosecution of Trump. A nonpartisan state agency will now try to find another prosecutor to determine how to proceed with the sweeping racketeering case against Trump and his allies.
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Fani Willis loses last chance to stay at the helm Trump Georgia election interference case
Georgia's top court declines to hear Fani Willis appeal in Trump case, meaning she can no longer pursue the election interference case.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The decision casts doubt on the future of the last remaining criminal prosecution of Trump. A nonpartisan state agency will now try to find another prosecutor to determine how to proceed with the sweeping racketeering case against Trump and his allies.
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