June 5th 2024.
The legal battle between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and former President Donald Trump over election interference has taken another turn. Tentative oral arguments have been scheduled for October 2024, according to the recent decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals. This could potentially push the final ruling past Election Day, causing more anticipation and speculation.
Both Willis and Trump's legal team were informed of this decision on June 3, with defense attorneys required to submit briefs by late June 2024. The former president, who has been convicted, and his co-defendants have accused Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade of having a romantic relationship prior to being hired. They have also alleged that Willis benefited financially from this relationship. However, both Willis and Wade have denied these claims during a hearing in March 2024. Despite this, Judge Scott McAfee ordered Wade's removal from the case to avoid Willis facing disqualification.
Under McAfee's ruling, the defense was given the right to appeal the decision after he found that they had not provided sufficient evidence to prove that the District Attorney had a conflict of interest due to her personal relationship with Wade and their frequent travels together. Trump's lawyer, Steve Sadow, has already stated that they are prepared to present their case before Judges Trenton Brown, Todd Markel, and Benjamin Land to have the case dismissed and for Willis to be disqualified. It is worth noting that Judge Brown has replaced Judge P.J. Miller, who recused herself from the case.
Update: There has been another development in the case as Judge Yvette Miller, who was initially assigned to the panel that will decide on Trump's appeal, has recused herself as well. This information was shared by Trump's counsel, Steve Sadow. Judge Miller's replacement on the panel, Trent Brown, will now hear the appeal alongside Judges Todd Markel and Ben Land. It remains to be seen how this will affect the outcome of the case.
Aside from the ongoing discussion on presidential immunity, the fight for disqualification is now a major factor that could delay Trump's trial in Georgia until after Election Day. However, there is still a possibility for the October date to change. This would require one of the parties involved to request an oral argument, and the court would then have to decide if it will be permitted. Alternatively, the judging panel can choose to forgo oral arguments and make a ruling based on the briefs that have been filed.
Despite these legal proceedings, it is important to note that the case against Trump and his co-defendants can still move forward in the lower court. However, no trial date has been set yet. This latest development has added yet another layer of complexity to the already highly-publicized case, and it remains to be seen how it will ultimately be resolved.
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