ATLANTA - The head of the Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council has appointed himself as the prosecutor in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

What they're saying:

Peter Skandalakis said he appointed himself because no other prosecutor was willing to take the case.

"The filing of this appointment reflects my inability to secure another conflict prosecutor to assume responsibility for this case. Several prosecutors were contacted and, while all were respectful and professional, each declined the appointment. Out of respect for their privacy and professional discretion, I will not identify those prosecutors or disclose their reasons for declining."

Skandalakis, the former Coweta County District Attorney, was facing a Friday morning deadline

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