DA Fani Willis can stay on Georgia Trump case - if she removes special prosecutor, judge says
In a crucial development impacting Donald Trump's legal journey, a Georgia judge has demanded Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office to withdraw from the election fraud prosecution against Trump or dismiss the lawyer overseeing the case due to their acknowledged romantic affair.
Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's ruling criticized Willis for creating an appearance of impropriety by engaging in a relationship with Nathan Wade, the attorney handling the case against Trump and others accused of election tampering in 2020.
McAfee's decision allows Willis to either remove Wade or face potential reassignment of the case by the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, likely delaying proceedings past the upcoming presidential election.
Willis had no immediate response, while Trump's lead defense counsel expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling, citing prosecutorial misconduct and financial benefits.
The legal battle stemmed from accusations by a former Trump campaign official, Michael Roman, who alleged conflict of interest and financial improprieties related to Willis and Wade's relationship. McAfee's ruling follows intense hearings and testimonies regarding the affair's impact on the case's integrity.
Trump and multiple co-defendants face charges of conspiracy to overturn the Georgia election results. Despite Trump's acknowledgment of seeking additional votes and widespread claims of voter fraud, investigations have found no evidence to support his assertions.
As the case progresses, Willis faces scrutiny and potential challenges in managing the trial, given the complexity and high-profile nature of the allegations against Trump and his associates.
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