An attorney for ex-DOJ official Jeffrey Clark made his case for access to communications between Fulton County prosecutors and the White House counsel's office on Thursday, claiming that the Georgia election interference case against his client was brought with "political purpose." MORE: Bank records show Fulton County DA Fani Willis traveled with her top prosecutor, filing saysClark, who waved his appearance, was not present in court Thursday. Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee said he wanted to review the relevant documents in his chambers and would study the case law before making a decision. PHOTO: Jeffrey Clark, former Acting Assistant Attorney General, arrives for Rep. Matt Gaetz' January 6th field hearing in the Capitol, June 13, 2023. Judge in Georgia election interference case hears motions from Trump co-defendant Jeffrey Clark originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News January 25, 2024 19:20 UTC