The Fulton County Board of Supervisors chairman on Friday asked District Attorney Fani Willis to provide information regarding the appointment of Nathan Wade as special prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. demanded.
The request by Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis concerns possible “misappropriation” of taxpayer funds as a result of Wade's appointment while he and Willis were involved in an alleged affair. It's part of the investigation.
“Separate from any potential investigation by the State of Georgia, in this situation, we must examine whether the county funds provided for the operations and prosecutorial functions of your office were used appropriately, and the disbursement of county funds to Mr. Wade.” We need confirmation that “transformed into personal benefits in the form of travel subsidies or other gifts'' is being made,'' Ellis says. letter to willisIt was obtained by the Washington Post.
Lawyers for the special prosecutor's estranged wife, Jocelyn Wade, filed bank records in Cobb County Superior Court as part of their divorce proceedings, including that Nathan Wade made bank statements for himself and Willis in San Francisco and Miami. It is also said that they are shown to have purchased a plane ticket together. As part of a $2,600 Royal Caribbean cruise package.
The purchase is at least part of the $654,000 Wade was paid by Fulton County as part of his efforts to fight Trump's lawsuit, according to Trump's co-defendant Michael Roman, who disclosed the affair allegations. This suggests that the money was used as a lavish gift for Mr. Willis. he said in bombshell statements filed in court earlier this month.
Ellis will request that Willis provide the audit committee with the contracts and service agreements that Willis signed with the special counsel regarding the Trump case. Invoices for services, fees, and expenses. Information about the method she used to determine the hourly rate she paid the special prosecutor. Information such as the reason why hourly wages differ for each special prosecutor is also requested.
In a letter to the Georgia bar earlier this week, Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) said Willis paid Wade “78.57% more than the other attorneys assigned to the case.” It raised questions about the special prosecutor's qualifications to handle cases influenced by extortionists. Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit against Trump and co-defendants.
“This represents an exorbitant salary for someone who clearly has no experience litigating RICO cases,” Mills argued. “Again, there are clear and compelling conclusions that can be drawn from this, if proven true: Wade was paid more because of his sexual relationship with the prosecutor. is.”
Mr. Ellis has asked Mr. Willis to provide information to the committee by February 2nd.
