Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis is reportedly refusing to resign after corruption allegations surrounding the investigation into former President Donald Trump surfaced in recent weeks.
If Willis resigns or recuses himself from the case, it could effectively end the county’s prosecution of Trump or delay the process until after the presidential election. Republicans have accused Willis of interfering in the presidential election.
Source familiar with Willis’ thinking Said CNN reported that she will not resign and will continue to prosecute despite the allegations. Willis has until Friday to respond to allegations from co-defendant Mike Roman, who alleges that Willis had an “inappropriate” financial and romantic relationship with top prosecutor Nathan Wade. .
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Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing for both sides to present evidence related to the allegations. CNN previously reported that defense attorneys have issued more than a dozen subpoenas to witnesses who may testify publicly at the hearing, including Willis and Wade.
Some within the DA’s office believe it is unlikely Willis will ultimately have to take the stand at the Feb. 15 evidentiary hearing, but officials say it is not out of the question. is recognized.
Ms. Willis has also been subpoenaed in Ms. Wade’s controversial divorce case in neighboring Cobb County, but a judge has deferred a decision on whether she will ultimately have to testify. ing. Mr. Wade was scheduled to testify Wednesday on charges that he hid his estranged wife’s income, but the dispute was temporarily resolved Tuesday afternoon, to the relief of some in the prosecutor’s office, officials said. told CNN.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) launched an investigation into Willis on January 12, 2024, alleging he received more than $14.6 million in grants from the Department of Justice between 2020 and 2023. did. The funding deadline suggests the Justice Department awarded the grant to Willis. Federal funds to fund the prosecution of Donald Trump.
On Monday, Georgia House of Representatives passed a bill that would re-create a committee to remove Willis from office. Gov. Brian Kemp (R), who opposes opening a criminal investigation against Willis, supports this approach. Kemp denied an appeal by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) to dismiss the charges against Trump.
Wendell Husebo is a political reporter for Breitbart News and a former Republican war room analyst.he is the author of politics of slave morality.Follow Wendell “X” @WendellHusebø or society of truth @WendellHusebo.
