Graham Must Testify in Georgia Election Probe, Judge Says (1)

A federal judge ruled US Senator Lindsey Graham must testify before a state grand jury investigating whether any laws were broken by former President Donald Trump and his allies in attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia.

US District Judge Leigh Martin May rejected Graham’s efforts to quash a subpoena Monday, finding that although members of Congress are generally shielded against being forced to testify about their legislative activities, the Fulton County grand jury was exploring post-election conduct that may fall beyond those protections.

May also rebuffed Graham’s arguments that he shouldn’t have to appear because of his ...