Collins Wants Independent DA For Brooks Case

Congressman Doug Collins made a not-all-together incorrect statement that an Independent District Attorney should be appointed in the killing of Rayshard Brooks.

After being forced into a runoff, Atlanta DA Paul Howard chose to make political hay from Brooks’ death.

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I’m calling on Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr to appoint an independent district attorney in the case of Rayshard Brooks to ensure Georgians have complete confidence that this case is devoid of any and all political influence.

Full statement ↓https://t.co/W00R3NJ2ce

— Rep. Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) June 18, 2020

The connection Collins draws with Brooks and Ahmaud Arbery seems a bit specious, however.

In normal times, this is when things would get interesting, politically because AG Chris Carr politely rebuffed Cong. Collins request.

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Thank you @RepDougCollins. The AG’s authority is defined by O.C.G.A. § 15-18-5. Our office can appoint another prosecutor if a DA disqualifies himself/herself or a court disqualifies him/her. #RuleofLaw

— GA AG Chris Carr (@Georgia_AG) June 18, 2020

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