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Georgia Senate Subpoenas Abrams, Groh-Wargo, Ufot; $300K Fine

5/13/2026

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The Senate Special Committee on Investigations issued subpoenas after the Ethics Commission identified Georgia's largest campaign-finance violation.
Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot must testify at the Georgia State Capitol Friday at 10 a.m.
The New Georgia Project and Action Fund admitted 16 2018-cycle violations and will pay a $300,000 fine.
Committee chair Bill Cowsert said the probe seeks to restore confidence and that more hearings are planned.

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The Senate Special Committee on Investigations issued subpoenas after the Ethics Commission identified Georgia's largest campaign-finance violation.
Stacey Abrams, Lauren Groh-Wargo and Nsé Ufot must testify at the Georgia State Capitol Friday at 10 a.m.
The New Georgia Project and Action Fund admitted 16 2018-cycle violations and will pay a $300,000 fine.
Committee chair Bill Cowsert said the probe seeks to restore confidence and that more hearings are planned.