Published 1 month ago

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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BBC News

Who is Fani Willis, the prosecutor taking on Donald Trump in Georgia?

She's been spared the humiliation of being kicked off the Trump case. But she hasn't heard the end of this.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Judge rules Fani Willis can stay on Trump election case in Georgia, if lead prosecutor quits – live

Scott McAfee rules Willis can continue prosecuting Trump and allies for attempt to overturn 2020 election result but former romantic partner, Nathan Wade, must go

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

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

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 it ruled Friday.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Independent

Fani Willis can stay on Donald Trump’s election interference case, judge rules

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Prosecutor who dated Fani Willis resigns from Trump Georgia case, allowing Fulton County DA to stay

A special prosecutor who had a romantic relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis formally withdrew Friday from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump after a judge ruled he had to leave or Willis couldn't continue to pursue the charges.

1 month ago·Canada

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Associated Press News

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

ATLANTA (AP) — 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 it ruled Friday. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee did not find that […]

1 month ago·United States

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