Fani Willis Fights to Remain on Trump Georgia Case Amid Appeals and First Amendment Claims

As legal battles intensify, Fulton County DA Fani Willis defends her position against efforts to disqualify her from prosecuting Donald Trump’s election interference case, while Trump seeks dismissal on First Amendment grounds.

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.