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legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Key Testimony Unveiled in Dramatic Fani Willis Hearing on Trump Georgia Case"

Terrence Bradley, a key witness in the case to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, remained mostly silent during a hearing, citing concerns about attorney-client privilege and potential disbarment. The hearing also featured allegations of an improper romantic relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, with Bradley acknowledging communication with defense attorneys about the relationship. The judge will consider whether the relationship created a conflict of interest and whether Willis's office should be removed from the case, impacting the criminal case against Donald Trump and his allies. Additional witnesses, including Willis's father, testified to support her claims, while the hearing revealed details about financial transactions and threats against Willis.

via The Washington Post|
#conflict-of-interest#fani-willis#legalcourt-proceedings
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Key Developments in Trump Georgia Prosecutor Fani Willis Misconduct Hearing"

A two-day evidentiary hearing is underway to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from the Georgia RICO case against Donald Trump and others due to allegations of an improper romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. If successful, this could potentially derail the case, impacting the trial timeline and allowing Trump to avoid trial until after the 2024 election. The hearing will focus on establishing the existence and extent of any financial benefit from the alleged relationship. If Willis survives the challenge, the DA's office aims to refocus on trial preparation. The case's future prosecutor would be determined by Georgia's Prosecuting Attorneys' Council if Willis is removed.

via CNN|
#donald-trump#election-subversion#fani-willis
legalcourt-proceedings1 year ago

"Judge Orders Misconduct Hearing for Trump Election Case Prosecutors in Georgia"

The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump has stated that misconduct allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could potentially result in her disqualification, and a hearing on the matter will proceed as scheduled. Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade, who are accused of engaging in a personal relationship, have been subpoenaed to testify by Trump co-defendant Michael Roman. The judge has indicated that testimony from some witnesses, including Willis, may be permitted, and declined to issue a final ruling on the issue, deferring it until Thursday's hearing. Willis has denied any financial conflict of interest and sought to quash the subpoenas, while Trump and others have pleaded not guilty to charges related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.

via ABC News|
#donald-trump#election-interference#fani-willis
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"DA Fani Willis and Prosecutor Nathan Wade Subpoenaed to Testify in Trump Election Case Misconduct Hearing"

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.

via ABC News|
#election-interference-case#fulton-county-da#lawsuit