Overview

• Georgia prosecutors urge appeals court to reject Donald Trump's request to reconsider a ruling allowing DA Fani Willis to continue leading the election interference case.
• Trump and co-defendants file a joint motion to appeal indictment dismissal on First Amendment grounds, arguing their political speech is protected.
• Judge Scott McAfee ruled against disqualifying Willis despite allegations of a conflict of interest, leading to the resignation of special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
• Trump's legal team contends that the indictment criminalizes protected political speech, while McAfee finds the speech furthered criminal activity.
• The Georgia Court of Appeals has until mid-May to decide on hearing the appeal, as legal proceedings against Trump and co-defendants continue.