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Continued perpetuation of unfounded allegations sows distrust around both judicial and electoral processes in Fulton County and state of Georgia
Transparency is necessary to ensure public knowledge and confidence
County estimated F.B.I. seized 656 boxes of original documents and records from 2020 election
Another official estimated number was closer to 700 boxes
Fulton County has long been a focus of election denial movement that exploded after 2020 presidential contest with Trump and his allies targeting Georgia after his loss there
Knowing federal government can physically seize and rummage through election records long after election has been certified will predictably chill voter participation and undermine voters’ confidence in security and secrecy of their ballots
Some view events in Fulton County with apprehension
Criminal investigation into 2020 election in Fulton County Ga relied heavily on debunked claims about ballots
Kurt Olsen has continued to push false claims about elections and was recently appointed to a key role in Trump administration
Affidavit for search in Georgia draws clearer line between White House and Trump-supporting election activists who refuse to believe he lost 2020 presidential contest
F.B.I. criminal investigation originated from referral sent by Kurt Olsen Presidentially appointed Director of Election Security and Integrity
Kurt Olsen played a central role in Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election including speaking to president multiple times on Jan 6 2021
Sheriff Nanos said he wasn't holding his breath for phone call from White House
Neil Vigdor covers breaking news for The Times with focus on politics
Sheriff Nanos has been accused of retaliating against his 2024 election opponent
Inmates at Pima County jails have died at alarming rate
State attorney general's office investigated Sheriff Nanos' handling of reported sexual assault by deputy
Sheriff Nanos said it was too early to rule out anyone including relatives as possible culprit
Savannah Guthrie said they are ready to talk but need proof that her mother is alive
They are at an hour of desperation
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