The circus comes to town: Fani Willis took the stand in more ways than one today

National and local media were camped out across the street from the Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse in downtown Atlanta, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The view outside the Lewis R. Slaton Courthouse this morning reminded me of that August day in 2023 when the world came to the gates of Fulton County Jail. It was hot that day, and thousands of supporters of former United States President Donald J. Trump were lying in wait for him to arrive at the jail to get his now-famous mugshot. If you’re not certain which mugshot I’m referring to, no worries, I completely understand. After all, there are several to choose from. The satellite trucks from both local and national media outlets and the crowds of reporters stationed outside the jail On Thursday morning were similar to that day in August. The circus comes to town. On Thursday, the circus returned, but this time Trump played a bit part to the star of the show: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice Willis took the witness stand during day one of a hearing to see if Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott F. McAfee...