(CNN)Attorney representing Republican South Carolina State SenatorLindsey GrahamisHe states that he intends to challenge. 10} The subpoena was issued by a special grand jury in the Atlanta region investigating former President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 elections in Georgia.
"Senator Graham has challenged the subpoena, will challenge the subpoena, and hopes to win," said lawyers Bad Daniel and Matt Austin. Said in writing on behalf of.
Graham's lawyer also wrote in a "conversation with Fulton County investigators" that Senator Graham was informed that he was neither the subject of the investigation nor the subject of the investigation, just a witness. ..
"This is all politics. Fulton County is engaged in a fishing expedition and is working with the January 6th Commission in Washington. Information from an interview or deposit with Senator Graham. Will soon be shared with January 6th. The Commission. " Daniel and Austin wrote in a statement.
Graham's Legal Team also, as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Senator Graham "is within the right to discuss processes and procedures for managing elections with state authorities."
According to court filings, Graham "about revisiting a particular absentee ballot cast in Georgia to explore possible better outcomes for former President Donald Trump. Asked Lafence Purger and his staff. "
Filing also states that Graham has filed a widespread allegation of fraudulent voting, which has been widely criticized.
Willis's office said it would respond in court as needed.
"If witnesses choose to challenge an order to testify before a special purpose grand jury, the district attorney will respond to force their appearance in an appropriate court." District attorney Jeff Disantis said.
This story has been updated with additional details.
