Former special prosecutor Nathan Wade’s estranged wife said in a Georgia court filing Friday that Wade’s resignation from the Fulton County district attorney’s office was “a significant change in circumstances and an economic “I have become unable to fulfill my legal obligations,” he said. their divorce proceedings.
Wade was hired by prosecutor Fani Willis in 2021 to help prosecute the massive election interference case against former President Trump. She was accused by Trump and co-defendants of having an “improper” relationship with Wade.
On March 15, Wade resigned after a Georgia judge gave Willis an ultimatum to abandon the case in order for either Willis or Wade to proceed.
Joclyn Wade, who filed for divorce from Nathan Wade, said in a court filing Friday that her soon-to-be ex-husband has “consistently failed to make accurate and timely disclosures and responses regarding this matter. [she] Requested updated financial documents from Fulton County regarding plaintiff’s employment as a special assistant district attorney. ”
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Former special prosecutor Nathan Wade sits in court during a hearing in the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump case at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on March 1, 2024. (Alex Slitspool/Getty Images)
Nathan filed an emergency motion on April 8 to modify the payment agreement to Joclin, according to the filing. The Fulton County Chief Financial Officer said Nathan was issued two checks totaling $53,000 dated three days before he filed his claim.
“Other than Plaintiff’s deceptions justifying his seeking emergency relief from this court on April 8, 2024, as he was effectively bankrupt at the time he received the $53,000 just three days earlier. There doesn’t seem to be a plausible explanation.” Document status.
“As further evidence of Plaintiff’s good faith and lack of deception before this court, both the check and the corresponding invoice to Fulton County relate to work performed in October and November 2023. Plaintiff did not resign until March 15, 2024. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that there are still outstanding payments to the plaintiff, but they may not have been paid at this time. ”
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis during a hearing in the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump case at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on March 1, 2024. (Alex Slitspool/Getty Images)
On April 4, Jocelyn accused Nathan of failing to pay court-ordered costs and said he should be held in “contempt of court.”
She claimed that her husband, with whom she had agreed to divorce earlier this year, had failed to pay court-ordered medical bills and that her health was “deteriorating” and could require “urgent intervention.”
“The defendant is suffering from severe physical symptoms and is in urgent need of medical treatment, including an endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ultrasound. “This has had a significant effect on his ability to absorb nutrients, leading to significant weight loss despite his naturally slender stature,” the application states.
Earlier this month, Nathan broke his silence about his “workplace romance” with Fanny Willis, saying it was “as American as apple pie.”
Nathan spoke for the first time with ABC News’ Lindsey Davis media interview Since resigning from his position as special prosecutor.
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Fulton County Assistant District Attorney Adam Ney leaves the room with Fulton County Prosecutor Nathan Wade at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Oct. 20, 2023. (Getty Images)
“Workplace romance is as American as apple pie,” Nathan said in an interview aired on “Good Morning America.” “It happens to everyone. But it happened to both of us.”
When asked if he regretted dating, Nathan said he regretted it because it became the focus of an incident.
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House Republicans have invited Mr. Nathan to meet with the House Judiciary Committee, and Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Mr. Nathan’s role in the case was too important to be “questioned.” Stated.
Nathan did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
