Fulton County Court Grants Hearing for Trump’s Request to Oust Prosecutor Willis
The Georgia Court of Appeals has agreed to entertain an appeal by former President Donald Trump to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the criminal investigation into his alleged election interference. In March, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed Trump’s request despite revelations that Willis was romantically involved with a member of her legal team.
Trump’s Election Interference Allegations
Trump faces charges of illegally attempting to overturn his electoral loss to President Joe Biden in Georgia’s 2020 election. The investigation stems from a leaked recording of a call where Trump allegedly pressured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to declare him the winner.
DA Willis’ Involvement Under Scrutiny
Trump’s legal team argues that Willis’ romantic relationship with a member of her staff presents a clear conflict of interest and threatens his right to a fair trial. They contend that Willis has shown bias against the former president and has engaged in “unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.”
- Willis’ Romantic Relationship: Trump’s attorneys allege that Willis’ personal connection with a member of her legal team raises concerns about her impartiality in the case.
- Previous Statements: They point to past statements made by Willis, where she expressed strong opinions about Trump and the investigation, as evidence of her potential bias.
- Political Motivation: Trump’s legal team argues that Willis’ actions are politically motivated and that she is using her position as a prosecutor to target him unfairly.
Appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals
In a statement, Trump’s attorney Steve Sadow expressed optimism about the appeal, stating that they are ready to present their case before the appeals court and argue for the dismissal of the charges and the disqualification of Willis.
Meanwhile, the Georgia Court of Appeals is expected to deliberate on Trump’s request and issue its decision in due course. If the court rules in Trump’s favor, Willis may be forced to step down from the case, casting a cloud of uncertainty over the ongoing investigation.
Disclaimer: This news is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
