DA Fani Willis Cleared to Proceed in Trump Georgia Case

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has determined that District Attorney Fani T. Willis may proceed with the prosecution in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and his associates, contingent upon Nathan Wade, the lead prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship, stepping down from the case. The 23-page decision, issued on Friday, asserts that the defendants did not convincingly prove Willis’s relationship with Wade constituted a significant enough conflict of interest to necessitate her removal. However, McAfee did identify an “appearance of impropriety” in the current prosecution team structure, necessitating Wade’s departure for the case to advance.“The established record now highlights a significant appearance of impropriety that infects the current structure of the prosecution team — an appearance that must be removed,” McAfee stated, emphasizing the need for corrective action to maintain the integrity of the legal proceedings.This ruling represents a significant legal triumph for Willis, allowing her to maintain control over the landmark case she initiated over three years ago, despite the personal and professional challenges arising from the scrutiny of her personal life. During a court appearance on February 15, Willis vocally defended her position and the gravity of the case...