GBI finds ‘insufficient evidence’ to charge Jonesboro mayor
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From staff reports
JONESBORO — Upon receipt and review of the recommendations of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, after having conducted “a thorough and exhaustive review” of the criminal allegations against Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor, District Attorney Tasha M. Mosley announced that the alleged criminal matter will not be presented to a grand jury.
Brian Busch, Chief Investigator of the Clayton County District Attorney’s Office, said in the letter that, relating to the first complaint allegation, “there is insufficient evidence that she [Mayor Sartor] acted in a criminal manner.” Busch goes on to add that there is no evidence to support the second complaint allegation.
With the request for the GBI investigation submitted on Sept. 6, Sartor — having won re-election on Nov. 7, 2023 — is asking city employees and the citizens of Jonesboro to put the incident behind them and re-focus efforts on working together on the city’s priorities.
“I welcome the outcome of the GBI investigation and the official communication from the District Attorney of Clayton County, and want Jonesboro citizens and those in metro Atlanta to understand the due process given to the allegations brought forward by Lt. Newsom and Mr. Carter,” Sartor said. “As elected officials, our actions and our deeds are public record, and we will continue to provide transparency and accountability to our citizens.
“I want to thank the citizens of Jonesboro for their commitment to leadership with integrity. As we move into this holiday season, I pray that we all bring our commitment to Jonesboro forward, especially for our children, our families, and our seniors, to ensure a bright future for all.”
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