Thread by @KatiePhang

A thought 🧵:

I was struck by the testimony of John C. Floyd, III, the father of DA Fani Willis. Mr. Floyd testified that Willis was forced to move out of the brand-new home she bought with her own hard-earned money because of the death threats she has received. (1/6)

Mr. Floyd spoke of the fact that he, Willis, and her children (his grandchildren) have all received death threats because she is prosecuting this RICO case.

Simply because she is doing her job. (2/6)

Mr. Floyd testified that, in 2021, protesters showed up at Willis' home at 5 am in the morning. They were cursing and yelling, calling his daughter a "b- word" and the "n word."

The "n-word." How disgusting and vile. (3/6)

For decades, Mr. Floyd fought for civil rights & for the rights of others. He was a criminal defense attorney. He worked to get Nelson Mandela out of prison.

Only to have his daughter be threatened with death & harm & to be called the "n-word"?! (4/6)

Mr. Floyd spoke about how he rarely gets to see his daughter because of concerns over her safety. He intentionally does not learn where she lives in order to protect her. He is constantly worried about her safety. (5/6)

For me, as a parent, I'm working so hard to try to make this world a better and safer place for my daughter.

How terrible this experience must be for Mr. Floyd, as a father and as someone who has taught his daughter to treat everyone with dignity and respect... (6/6)