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politics19 days ago•3 min saved

Defense seeks to bar Pirro and Blanche over WHCD attendance

Lawyers for accused WHCD shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and senior DOJ official Todd Blanche, arguing their attendance at the press gala makes them victims/witnesses with potential conflicts of interest; prosecutors say Allen, charged with attempting to assassinate the president and other weapon counts, targeted Trump administration officials and was present near the dinner; the defense notes Patel's post-incident remarks; no plea has been entered yet.

via CBS News|

#cole-allen #disqualification-motion #jeanine-pirro

legalcourt2 years ago•4 min saved

"Judge to Rule on Disqualifying Fani Willis from Trump Case in Georgia Today"

A judge in Fulton County, Georgia is expected to rule on a motion to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against former President Donald Trump due to her romantic relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. The defense alleges a conflict of interest and financial gain, while Willis and Wade deny any wrongdoing. If Willis is disqualified, the case against Trump and others could be thrown into question, with the possibility of a new attorney taking over the prosecution.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#conflict-of-interest #disqualification-motion #fani-willis

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Legal Maneuvers in Karen Read Murder Case: Defense Seeks Dismissal and Evidence Teased from Federal Investigation

Attorneys for Karen Read, accused of killing her Boston police officer boyfriend, argued for the dismissal of criminal charges against her and the disqualification of the district attorney overseeing the case, citing alleged distortions of evidence and conflicts of interest among investigators. Prosecutors pushed for the trial to proceed as scheduled next month, countering that the defense was attempting to distract from the evidence against Read. The judge did not issue a ruling on the motions but scheduled the next hearing for March 20, with the trial expected to last full days on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and half-days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

via NBC Boston|

#crime #dismissal-motion #disqualification-motion

legalcourt-proceedings2 years ago•5 min saved

"Fani Willis Disqualification Drama: Tensions Flare in Trump Election Interference Case"

Defense lawyers in the Fani Willis hearing accused the Fulton County District Attorney and her former lover, a top prosecutor, of lying, cheating, and creating conflicts of interest in the Donald Trump election fraud case in Georgia. They argued for Willis' disqualification, claiming she financially benefitted from hiring a private lawyer to lead the case. Willis' team refuted the allegations, stating that the burden of proof for disqualification had not been met. The judge, Scott McAfee, did not issue a ruling from the bench and will take time to consider the evidence and arguments before making a decision within the next two weeks.

via USA TODAY|

#conflict-of-interest #disqualification-motion #donald-trump

legalcourt-cases2 years ago•2 min saved

"Timeline of Text Messages Used to Disqualify Fani Willis, Trump Camp Claims"

Text messages between Terrence Bradley and attorney Ashleigh Merchant reveal extensive cooperation in the effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case, with Bradley offering input and deriding Willis as "arrogant." Bradley's testimony under oath contradicted some information in the text messages, leading to questions about the credibility of the evidence presented. The defense's case revolves around proving a financial conflict of interest for Willis in the case against Trump, stemming from her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#disqualification-motion #fani-willis #georgia-election-interference-case

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Judge to Consider Disqualifying Fani Willis from Trump Georgia Election Case Over Alleged Misconduct"

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee will proceed with an evidentiary hearing to consider a motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office from prosecuting the 2020 election interference case in Georgia and to drop all charges against a Trump co-defendant. The motion alleges an improper relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, but the judge also stated that some arguments made by the co-defendant's attorney are not relevant. The case involves indictments against Trump and more than a dozen associates for election fraud and racketeering related to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

via CBS News|

#disqualification-motion #election-interference #fani-willis

legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•4 min saved

"Challenges Mount for DA Fani Willis in Trump-Related Cases"

A fourth co-defendant in the Georgia case against former president Donald Trump has filed a motion to disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis, alleging a pattern of prosecutorial and forensic misconduct. The motion claims that Willis' personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, her public statements, and financial benefits from Wade's taxpayer-funded salary constitute conflicts of interest and ethical violations. The court is set to hold an evidentiary hearing to consider the motion.

via Fox News|

#disqualification-motion #donald-trump #fani-willis

legalpolitical2 years ago•4 min saved

"Fulton DA Fani Willis Confirms Relationship with Trump Case Prosecutor, Denies Conflict"

Fulton County DA Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade admit to a personal relationship, but claim it started after Wade was hired. Trump's attorneys are seeking to remove Willis from the case and drop the charges, citing the relationship as a conflict of interest. Willis dismisses the efforts as "meritless," but defense attorneys argue that the acknowledgment of the relationship will complicate the case. The court is set to hear arguments on the motion to remove Willis on Feb. 15.

via WSB Atlanta|

#court-filing #disqualification-motion #fulton-da

legalpolitical2 years ago•2 min saved

"House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Trump Georgia Case Prosecutor's Colleague Amid Border Deal Vote"

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney prosecuting the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald J. Trump, admitted to a "personal relationship" with a prosecutor she hired for the case but argued that it should not disqualify her or her office. The admission comes after allegations of an "improper, clandestine personal relationship" surfaced in a motion from one of Trump's co-defendants seeking to disqualify both prosecutors and Willis's entire office from handling the case. Willis and the prosecutor, Nathan J. Wade, denied any direct or indirect financial benefit to Willis from their relationship and stated that it began after Wade was hired.

via The New York Times|

#disqualification-motion #fani-t-willis #georgia-election-interference-case