The Radical Left thinks they have won because of Trump’s recent guilty verdict. However, things are not shaping up how they planned.
And Trump prosecutors have been hit with a massive delay that could change everything.
A Georgia appeals court has scheduled an October hearing to decide whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on the high-profile RICO case she brought against President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants.
The case, which alleges that Trump and his associates conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election, has been shrouded in controversy due to personal and financial misconduct allegations against Willis.
The tentative date for the hearing is set for October 4, according to ABC News. The court notice indicates that a final calendar confirming the exact date of the oral argument will be sent to the counsel of record.
The appeals court agreed to hear the case last month after Trump and his co-defendants appealed a lower court ruling by Judge Scott McAfee, which allowed either Willis or her former lover, Nathan Wade, to stay on the case while the other had to recuse themselves.
The controversy stems from revelations that Willis had an affair with Wade, an attorney she brought onto the Trump case.
Additional allegations of financial impropriety have also surfaced, casting further doubt on her ability to impartially prosecute the case.
Wade, who was not the lead prosecutor, chose to recuse himself in March, leaving Willis to continue prosecuting the former president.
In his resignation letter, Wade wrote, “I hereby offer my resignation, effective immediately, as Special Prosecutor for the Fulton County District Attorney’s office.”
This move was intended to mitigate the appearance of a conflict of interest, but questions remain about Willis’ conduct and her ability to proceed without bias.
When the appeals court agreed to take up the case, Trump attorney Steve Sadow issued a statement saying, “President Trump looks forward to presenting interlocutory arguments to the Georgia Court of Appeals as to why the case should be dismissed and Fulton County DA Willis should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.”
The appeals court ruling stated, “Upon consideration of the Application for Interlocutory Appeal, it is ordered that it be hereby GRANTED.”
This development sets the stage for a critical legal battle that could significantly impact the ongoing case against Trump and his co-defendants.
Trump has consistently blasted the case as politically motivated, arguing that it is part of a broader effort by Democrats to undermine his political career.
The former president’s claims have found resonance among his supporters, who see the case as another example of the so-called “witch hunt” against him.
The allegations of misconduct against Willis are particularly troubling. Reports have surfaced that Wade was compensated more than other special prosecutors in the state, raising suspicions about financial favoritism.
Additionally, Wade allegedly purchased plane tickets to vacation destinations under Willis’ name, further complicating the ethical landscape of the case.
The outcome of the October hearing could have far-reaching implications for the case and for Willis’ career.
If the appeals court rules against her, it could lead to her disqualification and potentially the dismissal of the charges against Trump and his associates.
Such a decision would be a significant victory for Trump, who has maintained his innocence and portrayed himself as a victim of partisan attacks.
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