DAVID DREYER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 59 COVERDELL LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ROOM 604-D HIGHER EDUCATION (404) 656-0265 (O) ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334 JUDICIARY (404) 656-0274 (D) 404-656-0265 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 404-463-2634 (fax) david.dreyer@house.ga.gov CHAIRMAN, FULTON DELEGATION January 29, 2021 The Honorable Chris Carr Attorney General of Georgia Dear Mr. Carr, As you know, the Fulton County District Attorney announced her office’s recusal in the prosecutions of: (1) Garrett Rolfe, the police officer that killed Rayshard Brooks; and (2) the six police officers accused of excessive force against the 20-year-old Spelman College student, Ms. Taniyah Pilgrim, and 22-year-old Morehouse College student, Mr. Messiah Young. This recusal may require the transfer of this matter to another county. As we have seen throughout our legal history, and most recently with the initial prosecution, or rather failure to prosecute, of the individuals that killed Mr. Ahmaud Arbery, a transfer can be used to shield individuals from prosecution. As members of the Fulton and Atlanta House and Senate Delegations, the Georgia House Democratic Caucus leadership, and the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, we want to ensure that Mr. Rayshard Brooks’ family and the Spelman and Morehouse students receive justice. We expect your office is equally concerned about the pursuit of justice. We also hope you join us in protecting the appearance of fair and just prosecution in Georgia, so that all Georgians know they are protected by the rule of law. Fulton County is the largest county in Georgia with one of the most diverse populations. To achieve justice, we strongly urge you to transfer this matter to another large and diverse county so this matter can be prosecuted by a district attorney elected by a similar population and demographics. Further, we can alleviate the victims’ and their families’ enduring stress and trauma by keeping these cases close to their communities, where the victims and their families can receive continued support from their loved ones and neighbors. Transferring to a similarly large and diverse county near Fulton County will ensure a fair and just prosecution, while also reassuring Georgians that our justice system is impartial. The victims and their families, along with the public, need and deserve to have faith in our judicial system. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Georgians are counting on you and watching. Sincerely, Rep. David Dreyer, Esq. Rep. James Beverly Fulton County House Delegation Chair Georgia House Democratic Caucus Minority Leader Sen. Jen Jordan Rep. Calvin Smyre Fulton County Senate Delegation Chair Dean of the Georgia House of Representatives Sen. Nan Orrock Rep. Betsy Holland City of Atlanta Senate Delegation Chair City of Atlanta House Delegation Chair Rep. Erick Allen Rep. Bee Nguyen Cobb County House Delegation Chair City of Atlanta House Delegation Vice-Chair Rep. Derrick Jackson Rep. Shea Roberts Fulton County House Delegation Vice-Chair Fulton County House Delegation Secretary Sen. Sonya Halpern Sen. Gail Davenport City of Atlanta Senate Delegation Vice-Chair City of Atlanta Senate Delegation Secretary Rep. Park Cannon Rep. Billy Mitchell Atlanta House Delegation Secretary and GHDC Chair and National Black Caucus of State Minority Secretary Legislators (NBCSL) Chair Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark Senator Sally Harrell Gwinnett County Vice-Chair Women’s Legislative Caucus Chair Rep. Mary Francis Williams Rep. DarShun Kendrick, Esq. Cobb County Secretary Georgia Legislative Black Caucus House Whip Rep. Sam Park Rep. Shelly Hutchinson Gwinnett County Chair GLBC Treasurer Rep. Mary Robichaux Rep. Karla Drenner GHDC Treasurer DeKalb County Chair Sen. Tonya Anderson Rep. Teri Anulewicz GLBC Chair Cobb County Vice-Chair Rep. Karen Bennett Rep. Debra Bazemore Immediate Past GLBC Chair GHDC Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Roger Bruce Rep. Erica Thomas Douglas House Delegation Chair Caucus Vice-Chair Rep. William Boddie, Esq. Rep. Matthew Wilson, Esq. Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, Esq. Rep. Stacey Evans, Esq. Rep. Kim Schofield Rep. Renitta Shannon Rep. Mesha Mainor Rep. Becky Evans
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