Judge Allows Fani Willis to Continue Prosecuting Trump Case if Special Prosecutor Steps Aside

A Georgia judge ruled that Fulton County DA Fani Willis can continue prosecuting the racketeering case against Donald Trump and co-defendants if either she or special prosecutor Nathan Wade remove themselves due to their romantic relationship, which creates an appearance of impropriety. The judge found no actual conflict but acknowledged the appearance of impropriety, leaving open the possibility for the case to proceed before the 2024 presidential election. The ruling comes after Trump's co-defendant, Michael Roman, filed a motion for Willis to be disqualified, alleging financial benefit from Wade's appointment. Both Willis and Wade testified that their relationship began after his appointment, while Roman's lawyers attempted to prove otherwise.