Disqualification

Trump’s Legal Team Seeks Disqualification of DA Willis, Cites Misconduct Ahead of Crucial Georgia Court Hearing

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ATLANTA — Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump have escalated their efforts to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, alleging misconduct and urging the Georgia Court of Appeals to dismiss her from overseeing his prosecution. The case adds another layer to the growing legal challenges surrounding Trump, including his indictment in August 2023 alongside 18 co-defendants for allegedly attempting to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results. Steve Sadow, counsel for Trump, aggressively contested the State’s arguments in a recent filing, stating the nature of Willis’s previous public comments could potentially taint the jury pool. … Read more

Young Thug’s Legal Team Seeks Judge’s Disqualification, Alleging Bias and Secret Meetings Undermine Fair Trial

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Atlanta, GA — Attorneys representing rapper Young Thug, legally named Jeffery Williams, have initiated a legal battle to disqualify the presiding judge in his racketeering and conspiracy trial. The lawyers claim a transgression in legal conduct following a clandestine meeting that allegedly included only the judge and prosecution team, compromising the fairness of the trial. The motion filed by Young Thug’s defense, led by attorneys Brian Steel and Keith Adams, argues that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville crossed ethical boundaries by conducting a private meeting with key prosecution witness Kenneth “Woody” Copeland and … Read more

Verdict Expected Today: Fulton County DA Fani Willis’ Disqualification Decision in Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump

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FULTON COUNTY, Ga. – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is awaiting a decision from Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on whether she will be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his codefendants. The decision comes after allegations of an improper and clandestine relationship between Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she hired to lead the investigation. Willis initiated the investigation into potential interference in the 2020 presidential election results. The motion for disqualification was filed by one of Trump’s co-defendants, Michael Roman, who accused Willis of … Read more

Attorney Unveils ‘Sensitive’ Information in DA Fani Willis’ Disqualification Case

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – An ongoing investigation by a committee may lead to proposed changes in Georgia state law or budgeting within the district attorney’s office. The committee is expected to release a report at the conclusion of its inquiry, which could potentially have far-reaching effects. The committee has been examining sensitive information in connection with a motion to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis. A lawyer who made the motion revealed that the investigation could result in significant modifications to state law or alterations in how funds are allocated to the district attorney’s office. While the … Read more