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politics1 year ago

Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones Under Investigation for Alleged Election Meddling

Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones will face an inquiry for his involvement as a fake elector for Donald J. Trump in the 2020 presidential election. The district attorney of Fulton County, Fani T. Willis, was disqualified from pursuing the case due to a conflict of interest, but the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, Pete Skandalakis, has now taken over the investigation. This comes as part of a broader investigation into fake electors enlisted by the Trump campaign in several swing states.

via The New York Times|
#burt-jones#fake-elector#fani-t-willis
legalcourt-cases1 year ago

"Trump Continues Legal Battle to Remove Fani Willis from Georgia Case"

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants are appealing a judge's ruling that allowed Atlanta prosecutor Fani T. Willis to remain on the Georgia election interference case, arguing that her entire office should be disqualified due to a romantic relationship between Willis and a subordinate prosecutor. The judge had previously ruled that Willis could stay on the case if the subordinate prosecutor stepped aside, but the defense maintains that this is not enough to restore the public's faith in the integrity of the judicial system.

via The New York Times|
#appeal#conflict-of-interest#donald-trump
legalcourt1 year ago

"Key Decision of New Judge Determines Fate of Trump's Georgia Case"

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, a relatively new judge, is expected to decide whether the Georgia criminal case involving former president Donald Trump should be thrown out or reassigned due to misconduct allegations against the district attorney, Fani T. Willis. The case has been on hold for the past two months after allegations of misconduct against Willis. McAfee's ruling, expected by Friday, will have significant implications for Trump's 2024 bid for the White House. His decision will almost certainly be questioned and could draw political attacks.

via The Washington Post|
#criminal-case#donald-trump#fani-t-willis
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Key Witness Testifies to Potential Lies in Texts, Complicating Case to Disqualify Trump Prosecutors"

Terrence Bradley, a key witness in the effort to disqualify Fani T. Willis, the district attorney leading the election interference case against former President Donald J. Trump in Georgia, appeared reluctant in court, but text messages obtained by The New York Times show that he actively assisted in exposing the romantic relationship between Ms. Willis and Nathan Wade, the lawyer she hired to help run the Trump case, contradicting his testimony. The text exchanges, spanning four months, reveal that Bradley provided details about the romance and reassured the defense lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant, as she submitted her motion to disqualify to the court.

via The New York Times|
#conflict-of-interest#disqualification#fani-t-willis
legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Key Witness Testifies to Memory Loss in Fani Willis' Trump Case"

Terrence Bradley, a key witness in the case to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, testified that his previous claims about Willis and Nathan Wade's romantic relationship were mere "speculation." His testimony frustrated defense attorneys who had hoped it would refute claims by Willis and Wade. Bradley repeatedly dodged questions and distanced himself from previous claims made to an attorney, leading to accusations of evasiveness and dishonesty. The judge overseeing the case will ultimately decide if the prosecutors' relationship created a conflict of interest and if Willis and her office should be removed from the election interference case.

via The Washington Post|
#disqualification#election-interference-case#fani-t-willis
legal-proceedings1 year ago

"Fani Willis' Explosive Testimony: The Future of the Trump Georgia Case Hangs in the Balance"

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney overseeing the Georgia prosecution of Donald J. Trump, delivered a raw and combative testimony in court, refuting allegations of a disqualifying conflict of interest. During her three-hour testimony, she presented herself as a woman in full, engaging in tense exchanges with defense lawyers and emphasizing her independence and equality in her relationship with the special prosecutor on the case.

via The New York Times|
#conflict-of-interest#donald-j-trump#fani-t-willis
legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Fani Willis: Unveiling the Power Dynamics in Trump's Criminal Trials"

Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis took the stand in a Georgia courtroom, expressing fury and defiance in response to allegations and questions regarding her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Willis vehemently denied claims of financial impropriety and defended her use of cash, citing her father's advice on financial independence. Her testimony overshadowed the proceedings, as she asserted her power and authenticity as a woman in a high-stakes legal battle.

via The Washington Post|
#courtroom-drama#fani-t-willis#georgia
legal1 year ago

"Potential Disqualification of Fani Willis in Trump Case Raises Georgia Legal Stakes"

A judge in Atlanta will decide whether Fulton County district attorney Fani T. Willis should be disqualified from leading the prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump on election interference charges due to a conflict of interest. If disqualified, her entire office would be affected, and the case could be reassigned to another Georgia prosecutor who would have the authority to continue, modify, or drop the case altogether. The decision on who would take up the case would fall to the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, with the possibility of appointing a prosecutor or finding a lawyer in private practice to replace Ms. Willis.

via The New York Times|
#disqualification#donald-j-trump#election-interference
legalpolitical-scandal1 year ago

"Trump Co-Defendant Alleges Georgia Prosecutors Misled on Relationship Timing"

The co-defendant in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and his allies has challenged the district attorney's account of when her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor began, claiming it started before he was appointed to the case. The co-defendant's attorney stated that a former law partner of the special prosecutor will testify to refute the claims made by the district attorney and the special prosecutor. The case has been marred by allegations of a romantic relationship between the district attorney and the special prosecutor, as well as claims of financial impropriety and attempts to block subpoenas for testimony. The scandal has led to calls for the district attorney's disqualification and has attracted attention from state and federal authorities.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#fani-t-willis#georgia
legalpolitical1 year ago

"House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Trump Georgia Case Prosecutor's Colleague Amid Border Deal Vote"

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald J. Trump, admitted to a "personal relationship" with a prosecutor she hired for the case but argued that it should not disqualify her or her office. The admission comes after allegations of an "improper, clandestine personal relationship" surfaced in a motion from one of Trump's co-defendants seeking to disqualify both prosecutors and Willis's entire office from handling the case. Willis and the prosecutor, Nathan J. Wade, denied any direct or indirect financial benefit to Willis from their relationship and stated that it began after Wade was hired.

via The New York Times|
#disqualification-motion#fani-t-willis#georgia-election-interference-case
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding Georgia Prosecutor Fani Willis in Trump Case"

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney leading the prosecution against former President Donald J. Trump in Georgia, had a tense exchange with defense lawyers, with Willis suggesting that some people will never be able to respect African Americans. The exchange unfolded in the days before and after a co-defendant of Trump's accused Willis of being in a romantic relationship with the outside lawyer she hired as a special prosecutor. The allegations have led to a scheduled hearing and a court motion seeking to have the special prosecutor and Willis thrown off the case. Willis has suggested racism is playing a role in the allegations against her and the special prosecutor, and Trump has sought to cast the case as an unfair "witch hunt."

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#fani-t-willis#georgia