Fulton County DA Fani Willis, amidst an Easter event, emphasized her commitment to prosecuting Trump, claiming to be the only DA with the "courage" to do so. This comes after a judge ruled in her favor on a motion to disqualify her from the Georgia election interference case, which she clarified landed in her jurisdiction. Despite legal challenges and a potential re-election challenge, Willis remains determined to proceed with the case, although facing the possibility of investigation by the new Prosecuting Attorneys Qualification Commission.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis asserts that her team is prepared to move forward with the case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants despite legal hurdles and attempts to remove her from the case due to her romantic relationship with her lead prosecutor. She remains focused on the case and is open to plea deals while emphasizing her commitment to serving the community and upholding the law.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis asserts that the prosecution against Donald Trump for election interference has not been delayed despite ongoing proceedings regarding her relationship with a special prosecutor. Trump faces four felony indictments and has sought to delay and dismiss the cases, alleging political targeting. Defense attorneys have raised allegations of impropriety between the special prosecutor and Willis, but a judge found insufficient evidence to support these claims. Willis defended her actions, stating that her reputation does not need to be reclaimed and that her relationship with the special prosecutor is not embarrassing.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has been ordered by a judge to step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed. The judge criticized Willis for a "tremendous" lapse of judgment and questioned the truthfulness of her and the special prosecutor's testimony about the timing of their relationship. The ruling threatens to damage Willis' reputation and taint the public's perception of the prosecution, while Trump's defense team plans to use all legal options available to fight the case.
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.
The Fulton County D.A.'s office is preparing a legal response to dispute new claims made by Donald Trump's lawyers regarding the timeline of D.A. Fani Willis' relationship with her deputy Nathan Wade. Trump's attorneys filed an analysis of phone and cell records suggesting that Wade was at Willis' condominium late at night before their acknowledged romantic relationship began. The D.A.'s office is working to challenge the interpretation of the data and find expert witnesses to counter the assertions. The judge's decision on the reliability of the data and whether Willis misled the court could determine her fate in the case.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and lead prosecutor Nathan Wade acknowledge a "personal" relationship but deny any financial benefit, pushing back on claims of conflict of interest in the Georgia criminal case against former President Donald Trump and his allies over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The judge has ordered a hearing on the matter, with Willis arguing that the allegations do not warrant disqualification and that the exercise of prosecutorial discretion was not impacted by their relationship. Willis also defends Wade, stating that the attacks on his qualifications are unfounded. The alleged affair was first raised by Trump's co-defendant, but little direct evidence has been presented.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade have been subpoenaed to testify in an upcoming evidentiary hearing examining allegations of an improper relationship while investigating former President Donald Trump. A lawsuit accuses the DA's office of intentionally withholding information and stonewalling requests for records. The subpoenas could lead to a high-stakes battle as Trump and co-defendants seek to have Willis and Wade removed from the case. The lawsuit also alleges violations of the state's Open Records Act and outlines numerous open records requests that were either ignored or met with incomplete responses.
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team reveal accusations of racism and lack of respect between Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Trump attorney Steve Sadow, with Willis claiming disrespect towards African American women. The controversy stems from criticism of Willis' handling of the Georgia election interference case, including her decision to hire a special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, who is accused of receiving substantial payments while allegedly dating Willis. Sadow denies the accusations and calls for a clean trial, expressing concern that the prosecutors' actions are feeding into a self-fulfilling prophecy of idiocy.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis defended the special prosecutor she brought in for the election interference case against Donald Trump amid allegations of a romantic relationship between them. Willis spoke emotionally at a church, acknowledging the affair allegations and defending the prosecutor, Nathan Wade, while suggesting attacks on him were motivated by race. The allegations were made by one of Trump's co-defendants, who accused Willis of financial gain from the relationship. Willis also spoke about facing isolation, loneliness, and death threats, while touting her team's accomplishments and a 95% conviction rate. The special prosecutor's attorney pushed back on Willis' race-related claims, stating that the allegations have nothing to do with race.
The Fulton County district attorney's office is considering revoking the bond of Trevian Kutti, a co-defendant in the Georgia election subversion case, after she made disparaging remarks about a witness in the case on Instagram. Kutti, who has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering and influencing witnesses, is accused of pressuring a Fulton County elections worker. Another co-defendant, Harrison Floyd, was restricted from making social media posts about codefendants or witnesses in the case after his comments on social media. A trial date has not been set yet.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking a protective order after portions of videos from key witnesses in her election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others were leaked to news outlets. The leaked footage includes statements from lawyers Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, and bail bondsman Scott Hall, who have all pleaded guilty to related charges. The videos shed new light on their discussions with Trump regarding election challenges and the belief that he had won. The DA's office believes the leaks were intended to intimidate witnesses and obstruct justice. The office is now prohibiting defendants from having copies of the confidential videos and is seeking legal ramifications for the leaker.
The Fulton County district attorney's office has subpoenaed former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik to testify in the first trial related to election subversion plots in Georgia, but Kerik's lawyer is demanding immunity in exchange for his client's testimony. The subpoena highlights the prosecution's efforts to secure crucial trial testimony regarding former President Donald Trump and his allies' attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Kerik's pushback underscores the complexities faced by prosecutors in a case involving multiple jurisdictions and potential legal jeopardy for Trump and his allies. Kerik's lawyer claims that his client will invoke his Fifth Amendment rights unless granted written assurance of non-prosecution.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has issued subpoenas to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and a former chief investigator in his office to testify at a hearing regarding Mark Meadows' attempt to move his prosecution over an alleged attempt to reverse the outcome of Georgia's 2020 election to federal court. Meadows, former President Donald Trump's chief of staff, faces charges in a state racketeering case brought by Willis. Meadows argued that his case should be heard in federal court due to his status as a federal officer, but the judge denied his request.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has proposed a trial date of March 4, 2024, for the case against former President Donald Trump and his associates, conveniently scheduled the day before Super Tuesday when fourteen states and American Samoa will hold their elections for the Republican nomination. The court date will precede the early nominating contests, and Trump currently leads in all four states. The indictment accuses Trump and 18 others of participating in a criminal enterprise to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Trump faces 13 criminal counts, including charges under Georgia's RICO law, conspiracy, forgery, and filing false documents.
