Breakdown Podcast
Breakdown Podcast

‘Breakdown’ S10, Episode 8: ‘Finally, the Report’

The latest episode of the AJC’s ‘Breakdown’ podcast looks at the long-awaited report from Fulton’s special purpose grand jury
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has finally released the long-awaited report from Fulton County's special purpose grand jury. The latest episode of the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast asks why so many of the names recommended to face criminal charges didn't end up in Fani Willis' indictment. (Brynn Anderson/AP file)

Credit: Brynn Anderson

Credit: Brynn Anderson

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney has finally released the long-awaited report from Fulton County's special purpose grand jury. The latest episode of the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast asks why so many of the names recommended to face criminal charges didn't end up in Fani Willis' indictment. (Brynn Anderson/AP file)
Sept 8, 2023

The eighth episode of Breakdown’s current season by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution digs into the long-awaited report from Fulton County’s special purpose grand jury, which spent eight months investigating Donald Trump and his allies. Learn about the 39 people who the the special grand jurors recommended face criminal charges — including one current and two former U.S. senators — and why some of them ultimately didn’t end up in District Attorney Fani Willis’ racketeering indictment.

You’ll also get an update on how long prosecutors think a criminal trial against the 19 defendants would take and hear what Willis had to say to a congressman who wants to investigate her office.

You can download the Breakdown podcast from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcasting platform. You can also stream it above.

ExploreListen to previous seasons of the AJC's 'Breakdown' podcast
More Stories

Keep Reading

The Glynn County Superior Courthouse in Brunswick, Georgia. Commissioners of the five counties served by the Brunswick Judicial Circuit are seeking to remove the district attorney from his position. (Lawren Simmons/NYT 2023)

Counties file complaint seeking to remove Brunswick DA

Commissioners of five Georgia counties have signed a joint complaint seeking to remove Brunswick District Attorney Keith Higgins, four officials told The Current.

DeKalb drops criminal charges against reporter in ICE detention

Despite the dismissed charges, Mario Guevara remains subject to deportation.

Justice Department abruptly fires 3 prosecutors involved in Jan. 6 criminal cases, AP sources say

The Latest

Former DA Jackie Johnson testifies on her own behalf earlier this month during her trial over a charge of violating her oath of office during the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s murder. (Terry Dickson/AP pool)

Credit: Terry Dickson

‘Breakdown’ S08, Ep20: Jackie Johnson goes to trial

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Goodbye for Now’

LISTEN: ‘The Trump Indictment’ podcast — ‘Hello, 2025?’

Featured

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D. (center) is flanked by GOP whip Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. (left) and Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, as Thune speak to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Earlier Tuesday, the Senate passed the budget reconciliation package of President Donald Trump's signature bill of big tax breaks and spending cuts. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

Credit: AP

Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.

State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.

At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.