Judge Allows Fani Willis to Continue on Trump Georgia Case with Condition
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis can continue prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and his allies, but only if the lead prosecutor she appointed and had a romantic relationship with, Nathan Wade, steps aside, ruled Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee. The judge found an "appearance of impropriety" in the prosecution team and stated that either Willis and her office must fully leave the case or Wade must withdraw for the case to proceed. The ruling comes after allegations of a conflict of interest and financial benefits related to trips taken by Willis and Wade.
- Fani Willis can stay on Trump Georgia case, but only if Wade steps aside, judge says The Washington Post
- Live updates: Judge rules Fani Willis can stay on Trump's Georgia election case CNN
- Judge rules Fani Willis must step aside from Trump case or fire special prosecutor Nathan Wade Fox News
- READ: Judge's ruling in Fulton County DA Fani Willis disqualification case Atlanta News First
- Judge rejects Trump's bid to disqualify Georgia prosecutor POLITICO
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