Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing calls to step down amid allegations of an improper relationship with her top prosecutor, Nathan Wade, in the case against former President Donald Trump.
These allegations have raised questions about her conduct and the integrity of the case.
Allegations of Fulton DA Willis profiting from hiring partner in Trump case
Court documents filed last week allege that Willis hired Wade, reportedly her romantic partner, as a special prosecutor in the Trump case.
The filing suggests that Willis benefitted financially from this relationship, including enjoying lavish vacations funded by money Wade’s law firm received for the case.
Willis, a Democrat, has not directly addressed these allegations, but a spokesperson for Fulton County stated over the weekend that the office would respond to the claims in court.
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Obama appointee Michael Moore weighs in on Fulton DA controversy
Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore, not involved in the case, shared his perspective with CNN. “Cases are not lost because of some ‘Matlock’ moment… Cases die by the death of 1,000 cuts. This is a cut on the case,” Moore commented.
Appointed by then-President Barack Obama in 2010, Moore advised that Willis should step aside to preserve the integrity of the case. “I’d tell her to get out of the case… this case is bigger than any one prosecutor,” he added.
Michael Roman, a former Trump campaign staffer, submitted the motion against Willis and Wade. His lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant, stated, “I would never have filed something like this if I didn’t have multiple sources to corroborate.”
Willis faces allegations of romantic ties to prosecutor
Merchant hinted at potential eyewitness testimony to support the allegations, mentioning a conversation with a former employee at the Fulton district attorney’s office who believed the romantic involvement between Willis and Wade was well-known.
Over the past weekend, Willis defended her role and the appointment of Wade. Addressing a church congregation in Atlanta, she suggested racial animus was behind the court filing.
“You did not tell me as a woman of color, it would not matter what I did, my motive, my talent, my ability, and my character would be constantly attacked,” Willis stated.
However, she did not provide evidence supporting her claim that the allegations were motivated by racism.
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Motion alleges misconduct and conflict of interest against Fulton DA Willis
The motion by Roman accuses Willis of potentially committing “an act to defraud the public of honest services” due to her “intentional failure” to disclose her relationship with Wade, from which she “personally benefited.”
It further alleges that Willis and Wade violated laws regulating the use of public funds and their professional oaths, suggesting they should be disqualified from prosecuting the matter.
“Willis has benefitted substantially and directly, and continues to benefit, from this litigation because Wade is being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to prosecute this case on her behalf,” the motion asserts.
Seeking comments from involved parties
The Epoch Times reached out to the district attorney’s office and Mr. Wade’s law firm for comments. As of last week, Wade had not responded publicly to these allegations.
The allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis concerning her relationship with Nathan Wade and the implications of the Trump case have stirred significant controversy.
These claims, which suggest financial benefits and conflicts of interest, could potentially impact the legal proceedings against the former president.
Legal community awaits response to allegations
As Willis faces calls to step down, the legal community and public await further developments and responses from the involved parties.
The outcome of these allegations could have far-reaching consequences, not only for the individuals involved but also for the integrity of the legal process in high-profile political cases.
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