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Trump Georgia election case can proceed if DA Fani Willis or prosecutor Nathan Wade removes themselves

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor due to their past romantic relationship, ruled Judge Scott McAfee.
McAfee found that while the relationship did not constitute a conflict of interest, it created an "appearance of impropriety" that tainted the prosecution team.
The judge's decision highlights the need for impartiality and ethical conduct in legal proceedings, ensuring fairness and justice in high-profile cases.

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Le Parisien

United States: Judge at the Trump trial in Georgia authorizes the continuation of the prosecutor

Donald Trump is being sued in Georgia for illegal attempts to reverse the results of the 2020 presidential election.

1 year ago·Paris, France

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The Daily Dispatch

Fulton County DA Fani Willis must step aside or remove special prosecutor in Trump case, judge says

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must step aside from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump or remove the special prosecutor with whom she had a romantic relationship before the case can proceed, the judge overseeing…

1 year ago·Cherokee County, United States

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El Pais

The judge rejects the attempt to remove prosecutor Willis from the case against Trump for electoral fraud in Georgia

El caso contra el expresidente Donald Trump por fraude electoral en el Estado de Georgia ha recibido este viernes un dictamen fundamental para seguir adelante. La fiscal que le imputó a él y a otros 18 sospechosos, Fani Willis, podrá continuar al frente del caso: el juez responsable ha considerado no probado que la relación sentimental, ya terminada, entre Willis y el fiscal especial que ella contrató en el caso, Nathan Wade, constituyera un con…

1 year ago·Spain

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The Federalist

Judge: Willis May Continue Trump Case Despite 'Potential Untruthfulness'

Judge McAfee ruled Willis potentially lied and had a 'tremendous lapse in judgement' but could nonetheless continue her get-Trump crusade.

1 year ago·United States

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The Daily Caller

‘This Is A Scandal’: Alan Dershowitz Blasts Fulton County Judge For Not Removing Fani Willis

Alan Dershowitz ripped Fulton County judge Scott McAfee Friday over his ruling about whether Fani Willis should be thrown off the case against Donald Trump.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Straight Arrow News

Fani Willis can stay on Trump Georgia case if prosecutor leaves, judge rules

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the election interference case in Georgia against former President Donald Trump and his 14 co-defendants, but it comes with a catch. Willis can stay only if the special prosecutor she hired steps aside. Judge Scott McAfee made the ruling on Friday, March 15, after several defendants called for Willis to be disqualified from the case, accusing her of misconduct and claiming she benefited f…

1 year ago

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