February 14th 2024.
The ongoing legal battle surrounding former President Donald Trump's election case has taken a surprising turn. It seems that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may be facing potential disqualification due to her alleged affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. According to Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee, this is a possibility if it is found that the affair resulted in any financial gain for Willis.
On February 15th, several employees of the DA's office, including Willis and Wade, were subpoenaed to testify in court by Trump's co-defendant, Michael Roman. This came after Roman filed a motion to have both prosecutors removed from the case, citing Willis' involvement in a "personal, romantic relationship" with Wade.
While Willis has admitted to the relationship, she argues that it does not warrant her dismissal from the case. In an affidavit, Wade stated that the relationship began in 2022 and was an addition to their existing professional association and friendship. He also clarified that they were financially independent professionals and did not share a home, financial accounts, or household expenses.
However, Roman has accused Willis of creating a false narrative about the relationship, including its timeline. Judge McAfee has stated that the decision to disqualify the prosecutors will depend on the evidence presented. "If evidence is produced that demonstrates an actual conflict or appearance of one, disqualification can occur," he said. "The state has already admitted to a relationship, so now we need to establish if there was any financial benefit."
Willis and Wade have requested for the scheduled hearings to be canceled and for their subpoenas to be quashed. Fulton County prosecutor Anna Cross has also supported this motion, stating that the defense's claims are based on "wild speculation" and "gossip." "This is a serious case with serious charges," she emphasized. "The defense is bringing you gossip, and the court should not condone such practices."
Cross also defended her team, stating that any expenses incurred during their travels together were split evenly and do not present a financial conflict as alleged by the defense. However, the defense has accused Wade of billing Fulton County for a full day's work (24 hours) in November 2021, shortly after being appointed as a special prosecutor. In his legal filings, Roman alleges that Willis was the beneficiary of this by going on lavish vacations that were paid for by Wade.
The revelation of the affair between Willis and Wade has caused quite a stir in the legal community and raised questions about its potential impact on the case. As the situation continues to unfold, many are left wondering if this will have any significant consequences on the outcome of Trump's election case.
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