ATLANTA — The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is winding down, but the panel is handing Fulton County prosecutors something valuable before it disbands: key evidence about what former President Donald Trump and his top advisers knew as they pressed Georgia officials to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.
The information is crucial for establishing mens rea, the Latin term that refers to criminal intent, which is a prerequisite for securing criminal charges in court.
Legal experts interviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution believe that during its nine public hearings, the select committee has presented evidence that could aid Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis should she decide to press charges.
