Judge Rules DA Fani Willis Can Stay on Trump Case, Special Prosecutor Must Step Aside

The decision comes amid concerns over impropriety due to Willis's past relationship with the special prosecutor, Nathan Wade.

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled that District Attorney Fani Willis can continue to prosecute the Georgia 2020 election interference case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants, provided special prosecutor Nathan Wade steps aside due to their past romantic relationship.
The ruling addressed concerns of impropriety and potential conflict of interest, emphasizing the need for the prosecution team's structure to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
Willis and Wade's relationship, which both acknowledged, became a focal point of the hearings, with defense motions seeking Willis's disqualification from the case.
Despite the controversy, the judge found no actual conflict of interest that would necessitate Willis's removal, allowing her to remain on the case if Wade withdraws.
The case against Trump and his co-defendants, which alleges efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, continues to be a significant legal and political matter.