Georgia

Embattled Georgia District Attorney’s Scandalous Affair Poses Jury Selection Challenge in Trump Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – After Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee gave District Attorney Fani Willis an ultimatum to resign or remove her ex-lover and subordinate counsel, legal experts are questioning how their “illicit affair” will impact jury selection in the case against former President Trump. Willis, who has sought a trial to commence before the November election, faced allegations that she benefited from hiring special prosecutor Nathan Wade, with whom she had a romantic involvement. However, Wade resigned from his position on Friday afternoon, leaving Willis to move forward with the prosecution. The scandal … Read more

Special Prosecutor Resigns Amid Controversy in Georgia Election Case against Trump and Allies

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Atlanta, Georgia – Nathan Wade, a special prosecutor with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, has resigned from his position following a decision by Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee. On Friday, Judge McAfee ruled that District Attorney Fani Willis and her office can continue their involvement in the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump and his allies if Wade stepped aside. In response to the ruling, Wade tendered his resignation, stating that he wanted to ensure the case could move forward quickly and in the best interest of democracy. Judge McAfee presented two … Read more

Judge Rules Defendants Failed to Prove Conflict of Interest in Georgia Case, Yet Orders Action to Address ‘Impropriety’ Appearance

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Atlanta, Georgia – A ruling issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Friday stated that District Attorney Fani Willis would not be removed from a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge stated that the defendants were unable to prove that Willis’s relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest sufficient to warrant her removal. However, Judge McAfee did acknowledge an appearance of impropriety and stated that either Willis and her office must completely step away from the case, or lead prosecutor Nathan Wade must withdraw. This … 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