Trump's Georgia Trial Could Extend into 2025, Predicts Prosecutor Fani Willis

Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis, who is leading the criminal racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 14 allies, stated that she expects the trial to conclude by early 2025, with proceedings potentially ongoing during the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election. Willis emphasized that the election calendar does not influence her decisions, and she denied being behind the leak of recorded statements given by Trump's co-defendants. She filed an emergency request for a protective order over discovery materials to prevent further leaks and intimidation of witnesses. The request will be considered in a Wednesday hearing.