A Superior Court judge in Georgia has scheduled a hearing for February 15 to investigate accusations surrounding Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D), alleging an improper relationship with her lead prosecutor that may have led to financial benefits. The hearing is expected to be televised, adding a layer of public scrutiny to the unfolding controversy.
Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, in his order, mandated that Willis respond to the allegations in writing by February 2. The accusations were initially brought to light in a filing by one of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants, ex-campaign aide Mike Roman. Roman urged for the removal of Willis and lead prosecutor Nathan Wade from the case and also sought the dismissal of charges.
Willis had previously charged Trump and 18 co-defendants, including Roman, with attempting to undermine the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Trump, in response, has insisted on Willis’s removal from the case.
The filing by Roman did not provide concrete proof of a romantic relationship between Willis and Wade but asserted that “sources close to both the special prosecutor and the district attorney have confirmed they had an ongoing, personal relationship,” according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
During a speech at Big Bethel AME Church on Sunday, Fani Willis vehemently denounced the allegations against her and accused her critics of “playing the race card.” The controversy surrounding the District Attorney has added a layer of complexity to an already high-profile case involving allegations of election subversion. The upcoming televised hearing is expected to shed more light on the accusations and their potential impact on the legal proceedings.
“The accusations first came to light in a filing from one of Trump’s co-defendants, former campaign aide Mike Roman,” The Post reported. “In his filing, Roman called for Willis and the lead prosecutor, Nathan Wade, to be removed from the case, and also for the charges to be dismissed.”
