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– Fulton County Prosecutor Fani Willis shocked by raucous testimony in court
– President Trump’s first criminal trial date set
– Almost half of Americans think Biden should be replaced as the Democratic nominee.
Fulton County DA Fannie Willis (Getty Images)
Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand against allegations that he had an “improper” relationship with her. Special Prosecutor Nathan Wadewhich could derail her lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
Ms. Willis became noticeably agitated and raised her voice at times during several hours of tumultuous testimony. At one point, Willis held up a printed copy of the charges against him in his hands and yelled at the judge, “It’s a lie!”
Willis also said defense attorney Ashley Marchan’s interests were “anti-democratic.”
Judge Scott McAfee, who is presiding over the case, asked for a five-minute adjournment. When court resumed, he told lawyers to stop “arguing each other” and warned Willis: “We must hear the questions as they are asked. If things repeat themselves over and over again, I have no choice.” But to bear your testimony. ”
Willis is scheduled to return to the stand Friday for further testimony.
President Trump performed his own courtroom drama Thursday. He appeared in a Manhattan court for a pretrial hearing in the criminal “hush money” case against him, where a judge set a start date for the first trial on the criminal charges.
The trial is scheduled to begin on March 25, a few weeks after Super Tuesday and before the end of the Republican primary.
Trump said he would campaign in the evening after attending the trial. “I’m going to be here during the day and campaign at night. Biden should do the same, but he’ll be sleeping,” Trump said outside court.
Stories from the campaign trail
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White House
Gun control: Biden and Harris called for gun control in separate comments after mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs parade …read more
“Forced departure postponement”: White House announces protection for Palestinians from deportation …read more
capitol hill
Please testify: Special counsel to appear before House committee following reports revealing Biden’s memory problems …read more
Double: Sen. J.D. Vance’s office clashes with Pence faction over foreign aid bill’s ‘impeachment time bomb’ …read more
“Can’t give advice”: Cotton requests information from Department of Defense on contract with Chinese-owned company …read more
it takes time: Republican Speaker Johnson on $95 billion Ukraine-Israel bill: House ‘in no hurry’ …read more
shutdown: Capitol Police arrest pro-Palestinian protester inside Cannon House Office Building …read more
“Slush Fund”: Republican lawmakers reveal how to target progressives for foreign aid package payments …read more
All of America
Successor in 2024?: Almost half of Americans think Biden could replace Democratic nominee: poll …read more
“Ready to attack”: FBI Director Wray warns allies about hacking by Chinese proxies …read more
Eye of the universe: US launches missile detection satellite into orbit amid concerns over Russian weapons …read more
Alabama voting: After LGBTQ speech, Alabama Senate votes to strengthen oversight of Department of Archives and History …read more
“Establish a record”: Testimony begins on possible Fani Willis disqualification …read more
Trump court: President Trump appears in New York City court to hear Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg case …read more
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