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Attorneys and Ethics Experts Defend DA Willis Amid Calls for Disqualification in Trump Georgia Case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faces scrutiny over her personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade but denies any conflict of interest.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, followed by special prosecutor Nathan Wade, arrives for a news conference on Aug. 14, 2023, in Atlanta. They're prosecuting an election fraud case against former President Donald Trump and more than a dozen co-defendants.
Jim Jordan and Fani Willis.
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Overview

  • A group of attorneys and ethics experts defend Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis against calls for her disqualification in the Trump Georgia election interference case.
  • Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade acknowledge a personal relationship but deny any conflict of interest or financial benefit from their roles in the case.
  • Trump and several co-defendants seek Willis' removal, alleging misconduct and conflict of interest due to her relationship with Wade.
  • House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan subpoenas Willis, citing concerns over her office's use of federal funds and her handling of the Trump case.
  • Experts argue that Willis' personal relationship with Wade does not constitute grounds for disqualification from the Trump case.