Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is not only running for re-election, she is also ostensibly running away from accountability for various allegations of wrongdoing. If the past few days are any indication, Willis may be headed for a stumble.
Friday
“This is really killing my business,” Willis said.
A Georgia Senate special committee approved in January to investigate allegations of wrongdoing on Willis’ part began digging deeper into the Democratic Party’s use of taxpayer funds on Friday.washington examiner
shown The hearing, which lasted more than four hours, said there were various signs that lawmakers were determined to fully understand the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office’s spending and the prosecution of Trump.
This keen surveillance seemed to get on Mr. Willis’ nerves.
Said Local News, “Isn’t it funny that when you get a bunch of African-American prosecutors together, now they need a daddy to tell them what to do?”
“This is really killing my business,” Willis continued. “They can watch as much as they want.”
The committee seems keen to shift from watching to listening.
Republican State Sen. Bill Cowet
Said WSB-TV announced that the special committee will subpoena Democratic lawmakers if they fail to appear voluntarily and provide an explanation.
Monday
On Monday, Willis said:
Didn’t bother to show up He may similarly try to oust a state Senate committee last month for debating his political opponents.
“First of all, I don’t think they even have the authority to subpoena me,” Willis said. “But they need to study law.”
Willis added, “I don’t show up where it’s illegal, I’ve never broken any laws in any way. I’ve said it, you know, I’m going to say it among these leaders. I’m sorry for those who are angry.” Everyone should be treated equally. ”
Wednesday
The Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday again put Willis on the table for disqualification in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case.
Willis, who describes herself as the “face of the feminist movement,” has been under intense scrutiny for months over accusations of “systemic misconduct” and various other wrongdoings.
Blaze News previously reported that Ashley Merchant, a lawyer for Trump co-defendant Michael Roman, had accused Willis of ethical violations due to his “inappropriate and secret personal relationship” with Nathan Wade. It was reported that the petition for disqualification was filed on January 8th due to the damage caused.
Willis hired Wade the day after he filed for divorce from his wife. Contrary to prosecutors’ suggestions in court, the two are said to have been romantically involved for at least several months before their appointment.
In the months that followed, Willis was accused of racist comments, conflicts of interest, misuse of public funds, coordinating with President Biden, giving preferential treatment to Wade, and even potential jurors who could run afoul of the law. He was the target of an additional disqualification motion for prejudice against the defendant. Federal racketeering law.
The effort to remove Mr. Willis from the case began on March 15, when Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who is also seeking re-election, announced that Democrats will continue to oversee the case as long as Mr. Wade resigns as special counsel. It reached its climax with the ruling that it could be done.
Wade declined, but the defense was unsatisfied — especially after the judge called Willis’ “professional demeanor” during evidence, her “poor choices,” and “serious errors in judgment.” “Legally inappropriate” statements, and prosecution precluded “by appearances of impropriety.”
McAfee allowed Trump and several co-defendants to appeal the verdict, which they did in late March.
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granted President Trump files interim appeal this week, meaning McAfee ruling is adopted – Associated Press was suggested Trump’s case will likely be delayed beyond the November election. Ultimately, whoever loses the lawsuit could ask the Georgia Supreme Court to decide Willis’ fate.
Professor Ryan Goodman, a former Pentagon general counsel, suggested instead that reinvigorating the disqualification fight “may not delay the issue,” citing McAfee’s proposal in the order granting the petition, ” “The court will continue to address a number of other unrelated issues.” Regardless of whether the petition is granted, pretrial motions are pending. ”
Thursday
The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee also appears to be closing in on Willis. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) and Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.)
launched An investigation into Willis’ alleged collusion with the January 6th Committee will take place in December 2023.
Thursday, Jordan
Asked Nathan Wade will appear for an interview and provide various documentation regarding his previous employment with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.
“We have serious concerns about your role in the politically motivated prosecution initiated by Ms. Willis against President Donald J. Trump. Reports suggest that you have ‘benefited’.”[ed] Unopened court filings allege you were paid “substantially” more money, “almost $700,000,” from M. Willis’s prosecution. [from the FCDAO] May 2022 alone,” Jordan said in his letter to Wade.
“The Commission is aware that Mr. Willis reportedly used a combination of taxpayer funds to indemnify you and fund politically motivated prosecutions, including possibly between 2020 and 2023. “I understand that this includes a portion of the $14.6 million in federal grants that her office received from the Department of Justice,” Jordan added.
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shown Wade’s lawyer could not be reached for comment, but he said he had previously maintained he had done nothing wrong.
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