Prosecutor

Former Prosecutor Preet Bharara Claims N.Y. Jury Is Not Buying Trump as a ‘Sympathetic Character’ in Latest Trial

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NEW YORK (AP) — A former prosecutor, Preet Bharara, stated that the jury for former President Donald Trump’s trial will not view him as a “sympathetic character.” Bharara’s remark comes as Trump’s impeachment trial is set to begin in the Senate this week. Bharara, who previously served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, indicated that public sympathy for Trump is unlikely to sway the jurors. He pointed out that the impeachment process is distinct from a criminal trial, and the jury’s task is to judge whether Trump should be convicted … Read more

Fani Willis Faces Allegations of Jury Taint in Trump Case: Former Prosecutor Speaks Out

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Atlanta, Georgia – Fani Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, is facing criticism from former U.S. Attorney Jay Town, who accused her of tainting the potential jury pool in the criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s election interference in Georgia. According to Town, Willis mishandled the release of a private phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, which was a significant piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation. He claims that Willis violated professional ethics by releasing the call to the media before presenting it to a grand jury. … Read more

Georgia Judge Allows Fani Willis to Continue Prosecuting Trump Election Case, Special Prosecutor Steps Down

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been allowed to remain on the case prosecuting former President Donald Trump for election racketeering, despite criticism from Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee over her relationship with a special prosecutor. McAfee considered the relationship between Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade to be a “tremendous lapse in judgment,” but did not remove Willis from the case. However, McAfee did require that Wade step down from his position. The decision was made after allegations of conflict of interest were raised by Trump and several co-defendants. They … 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