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legalpolitical1 year ago

"Key Testimony and Cash Payments: The Impact on Fani Willis' Ethics Case and the Georgia Trump Investigation"

An evidentiary hearing last week delved into the personal lives of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, with defense attorneys seeking to prove a conflict of interest in Willis' election interference case. Testimony regarding the timeline of Willis and Wade's relationship, as well as revelations from a former friend of Willis, could shape the judge's decision. The hearing also highlighted challenges in questioning key witnesses and raised questions about potential perjury and financial impropriety, with the judge's ruling expected to have significant political and legal implications.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#conflict-of-interest#evidentiary-hearing#fani-willis
legalcourt-drama1 year ago

"Fani Willis: Cash Trips, Compromised Cases, and Ethical Repercussions"

The evidentiary hearing in Fulton County involving District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade revealed conflicting testimony about their relationship and financial transactions. While the evidence does not support disqualifying Willis, Wade's lack of candor raises concerns about his credibility. The timing of their relationship and the financial benefit to Willis were fiercely contested, with witnesses providing conflicting accounts. The judge's decision on how to weigh the evidence and the credibility of the testimonies will determine the future of the case.

via Lawfare|
#conflict-of-interest#district-attorney-fani-willis#evidentiary-hearing
legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge Considers Disqualifying DA Fani Willis from Trump Election Case Over Misconduct Allegations"

A Georgia judge is set to hold a hearing to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump due to her personal relationship with a special prosecutor she hired. The defense argues that the relationship creates a conflict of interest, while Willis maintains that it has no bearing on the case. The hearing will focus on establishing the facts surrounding the alleged relationship and its potential impact on the case, with the judge emphasizing the need to keep the proceedings focused on the relevant issues.

via The Associated Press|
#conflict-of-interest#district-attorney-fani-willis#donald-trump
legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Judge Allows Hearing to Investigate DA Fani Willis' Alleged Misconduct in Trump Case"

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has approved an evidentiary hearing to investigate whether District Attorney Fani Willis improperly benefitted from her relationship with the top prosecutor in her election interference case. The hearing will probe the relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, with defendant Mike Roman seeking to disqualify Willis and her office from the case. The judge has set aside Thursday and Friday for testimony and arguments, and the hearing aims to establish the nature and timeline of the relationship and any potential personal benefit conveyed as a result.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#district-attorney-fani-willis#evidentiary-hearing#fulton-county
legalcourt1 year ago

"Whistleblower Testimonies and Allegations Shake Fulton County Trump Case"

A pivotal evidentiary hearing is scheduled in Fulton County for a motion seeking to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from the election interference case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 other defendants. The motion alleges that Willis and a special prosecutor enriched themselves off the case, leading to an increasingly bitter legal battle. The hearing will address allegations of financial impropriety, conflicts of interest, and potential jury prejudice, with potential testimony from key figures involved. The outcome could reset the case or generate more controversy, impacting the 2024 election and the legal community in Atlanta.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|
#conflict-of-interest#evidentiary-hearing#fani-willis
legalpolitical1 year ago

"Subpoenaed Georgia Prosecutor in Trump Case Avoids Testimony on Alleged Affair"

Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade are facing subpoenas for an upcoming hearing on allegations of misconduct in the case against former President Donald Trump. The subpoenas seek sworn testimony from Willis, Wade, and several others, including financial records and witnesses to support the claims of prosecutorial wrongdoing. The allegations include an improper personal relationship between Willis and Wade, as well as misuse of funds related to the case. Willis faces a deadline to respond to a motion to disqualify her and her office from the election case, while Trump and another co-defendant have joined the motion to dismiss charges.

via The Washington Post|
#evidentiary-hearing#fani-willis#legalpolitical
legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge Denies Alex Murdaugh's Request for New Murder Trial Despite Jury Tampering Allegations"

A judge denied convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh a new trial after an evidentiary hearing focused on allegations of jury tampering by a court clerk. The judge found that the clerk's actions did not influence the jury, despite conflicting testimonies. Murdaugh, who was convicted in the fatal shootings of his wife and son, will remain in prison serving two consecutive life sentences without parole.

via NBC News|
#alex-murdaugh#court-clerk#evidentiary-hearing
legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

"Legal Battles and Jury Testimony: Alex Murdaugh's Fight for a New Murder Trial"

Alex Murdaugh faces challenges in obtaining a new murder trial as a judge limits permissible evidence, setting a high burden of proof for accusations against the court clerk and restricting the scope of the upcoming evidentiary hearings. The judge's rulings include limitations on witness questioning, exclusion of wide-ranging accusations against the clerk, and a focus on the clerk's interactions with jurors. The hearings will address allegations of jury tampering and misuse of office, with the judge expressing reluctance to allow a wholesale exploration of the clerk's conduct.

via The Associated Press|
#alex-murdaugh#court-clerk#evidentiary-hearing
crime2 years ago

"Alex Murdaugh Faces Uphill Battle in Quest for New Murder Trial"

A state judge has made it harder for Alex Murdaugh to obtain a new murder trial by limiting witness questioning and setting a high burden of proof regarding accusations that the court clerk tampered with the jury during last year's proceedings. The judge will not inquire about other allegations against the clerk, and the evidentiary hearings will focus on the court clerk's interactions with jurors and the jury's ability to impartially reach a verdict. Murdaugh is serving life imprisonment without parole after being found guilty of killing his wife and son, and faces additional years for stealing millions of dollars.

via CBS News|
#alex-murdaugh#court-clerk#crime
legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago

"Alex Murdaugh's Legal Battle for a New Murder Trial"

Alex Murdaugh appeared in court for a pre-evidentiary hearing regarding his appeal for a new murder trial over jury tampering allegations. The defense claims that Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill tampered with the jury to secure media appearances, while the state argues that there was no improper conduct. The judge ordered Hill to be subpoenaed and emphasized the need to determine what she may or may not have said to the jurors. The evidentiary hearing is scheduled for January 29 through 31, and Court TV will provide live coverage. Additionally, other investigations into Hill's behavior, including the publication of her book and wiretapping charges against her son, are ongoing.

via Court TV|
#alex-murdaugh#becky-hill#evidentiary-hearing
wrongful-convictions2 years ago

Missouri librarian's murderer Sandra Hemme to receive hearing for potential release.

Sandra Hemme, who has spent over 40 years in prison for a murder she may not have committed, will receive an evidentiary hearing that could lead to her release. Lawyers for the Innocence Project filed a petition in February seeking to exonerate and free Hemme, who was a patient at a psychiatric hospital when she gave conflicting statements about the murder to investigators. Her attorneys say the only evidence linking Hemme to Jeschke's death were "wildly contradictory" and "factually impossible" statements she gave to detectives while she was a patient at the St. Joseph State Hospital's psychiatric ward.

via CBS News|
#evidentiary-hearing#innocence-project#mental-illness