State Sen. Harold Jones, a Democrat, said Mr. Wade was not guilty of typical conflicts, such as trying to speak to defendants or a personal stake in a conviction.
Georgia Senate panel scrutinizes Nathan Wade's role, high pay in Trump election interference case
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Minority Whip Harold Jones, an Augusta Democrat, said the bill was unneeded because the state already allows for investigation and said many counties violate election laws and could be taken over.
Georgia Senate, House committee advance election legislation
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