The members of the state Senate’s special committee to investigate alleged misconduct by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis were announced by Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ office late Monday night. …

“The multitude of accusations surrounding Ms. Willis, spanning from allegations of prosecutorial misconduct to questions about the use of public funds and accusations of an unprofessional relationship, underscores the urgency for a thorough and impartial examination,” said Dolezal, who is chief deputy whip in the Senate. “We owe it to the public to ensure transparency, accountability, and the preservation of the integrity of our justice system.”

[The state senate is apparently not waiting for Judge Scott McAfee to review the motion that triggered the investigation, or even or Willis’ formal response, due on Friday. The 9-member committee is nominally bipartisan, but Republicans dominate it 6-3. I still think it’s better to wait for McAfee’s hearing to establish some of these issues in a less partisan environment, but … — Ed]