Furious Fani Willis insists 'physical' relationship with Nathan Wade ended before she hired him in extraordinary hearing where she told Trump lawyer 'I don't want to emasculate a black man' and claime
1 year, 1 month ago

Furious Fani Willis insists 'physical' relationship with Nathan Wade ended before she hired him in extraordinary hearing where she told Trump lawyer 'I don't want to emasculate a black man' and claime

Daily Mail  

Nearly 90 minutes into her dramatic testimony in a Georgia courthouse, Fulton County DA Fani Willis gave a nuanced answer indicating her 'physical' affair with prosecutor Nathan Wade ended before Donald Trump and 18 associates were charged with a racketeering conspiracy. 'To a man, yes,' she said – indicating that the 'physical' relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade had ended by that time. Fulton County DA Attorney Fani Willis made a dramatic appearance in court where she said her 'physical' relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade ended before the Donald Trump indictment in her state 'Did the forthcoming indictment have anything to do with that?' Sadow pressed Willis on when the relationship with Wade ended A furious Fani Willis slapped back at 'extremely offensive' allegations she slept with her prosecutor ex-boyfriend Nathan Wade the first time they met as she took the stand and fought for her survival in Donald Trump's election fraud case Wade was asked by a Donald Trump attorney whether about the source of cash he said Willis gave him, and whether Willis simply took cash out of her pocketbook.

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How an affair derailed Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis' plans to convict Donald Trump
3 months ago

How an affair derailed Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis' plans to convict Donald Trump

Firstpost  

The high-profile Georgia election interference case against US President-elect Donald Trump has been thrown into chaos after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified due to a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The case, spearheaded by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, was disrupted by revelations of her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Former Fulton …

Nathan Wade says his relationship with Fani Willis was ‘bad timing’ but not responsible for delaying Trump case
9 months, 1 week ago

Nathan Wade says his relationship with Fani Willis was ‘bad timing’ but not responsible for delaying Trump case

The Independent  

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Ex-Fani Willis prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks to 'regrets' for first time since resigning
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-Fani Willis prosecutor Nathan Wade speaks to 'regrets' for first time since resigning

Raw Story  

Donald Trump tried to get out of criminal charges based on Nathan Wade's relationship with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, and now Wade is speaking out about his "regret." After months of silence, the former Fulton County special prosecutor who was involved in the election interference case against Trump "spoke out for the first time Sunday since resigning from …

Fani Willis accepts Nathan Wade’s resignation stressing the stakes of Trump’s Georgia case
1 year ago

Fani Willis accepts Nathan Wade’s resignation stressing the stakes of Trump’s Georgia case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accepted the resignation …

Special prosecutor quits after judge allows Fani Willis to stay on Trump’s Georgia case
1 year ago

Special prosecutor quits after judge allows Fani Willis to stay on Trump’s Georgia case

LA Times  

Fani Willis acknowledged her former romantic relationship with the prosecutor who resigned Friday from Georgia’s 2020 election interference case. Hours later, Wade offered his resignation, “in the interest of democracy” and to “move this case forward as quickly as possible.” In a 23-page ruling, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said the defense had “failed to meet their burden …

Judge says prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on Trump case, must ditch deputy
1 year ago

Judge says prosecutor Fani Willis can stay on Trump case, must ditch deputy

Al Jazeera  

Willis is prosecuting Trump election interference case in Georgia but faced questions about her relationship with a colleague. A judge in Georgia has ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can remain on former President Donald Trump’s election interference case, but only if the deputy she had a romantic relationship with resigned his post. While McAfee flatly dismissed the …

Fani Willis paid 'lover' Nathan Wade almost DOUBLE the salary of his colleagues and met Kamala Harris before indicting Trump, defense lawyer says in bombshell testimony about the 'affair' and their 12
1 year ago

Fani Willis paid 'lover' Nathan Wade almost DOUBLE the salary of his colleagues and met Kamala Harris before indicting Trump, defense lawyer says in bombshell testimony about the 'affair' and their 12

Daily Mail  

Embattled Fulton County District Attorney Fani Wills paid prosecutor boyfriend Nathan Wade almost double the salary of his colleagues and met Kamala Harris before she indicted Donald Trump, a defense lawyer claimed in explosive testimony on Wednesday. Ashley Merchant, who first came forward with stunning allegations of the affair Willis had with a special prosecutor Wade, testified to a Georgia …

Georgia Judge Needs More Time To Decide Fate Of Trump Prosecutor Fani Willis
1 year ago

Georgia Judge Needs More Time To Decide Fate Of Trump Prosecutor Fani Willis

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Georgia judge overseeing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ election subversion case against former President Donald Trump has said he expects to decide within the next two weeks whether Willis and her office may continue to prosecute it. “I think it’s been very much made clear by the argument made today that there are several legal …

Texts show prosecutor's ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case
1 year ago

Texts show prosecutor's ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Through the texts, Bradley fed Merchant information and …

Legal Arguments To Begin Over Fani Willis' Future In Trump Case
1 year ago

Legal Arguments To Begin Over Fani Willis' Future In Trump Case

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ATLANTA — After several days of extraordinary testimony, the judge in the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump is set to hear arguments Friday over whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be removed from the prosecution over a romantic relationship. Lawyers for Trump and other defendants in the election case argue Willis’ …

Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case
1 year ago

Judge indicates he will rule within next 2 weeks on bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump indicated Friday that he would rule within the next two weeks on whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case over a romantic relationship with a top prosecutor. After several days of extraordinary testimony, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee heard arguments over whether …

Texts show prosecutor’s ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case
1 year ago

Texts show prosecutor’s ex-law partner gave info for effort to remove Fani Willis from election case

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Attorneys for Donald Trump and other defendants in the Georgia election interference case hoped that lawyer Terrence Bradley would provide key testimony in support of their effort to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis — and they had good reason for their optimism. Visibly frustrated at one point, Merchant told Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, …

Fani Willis' lover's lawyer and Trump co-defendant attorney's texts
1 year ago

Fani Willis' lover's lawyer and Trump co-defendant attorney's texts

Daily Mail  

Text messages between Nathan Wade's divorce attorney, Terrence Bradley, and an attorney for a co-defendant of Donald Trump communicated frequently via text message, showing damning information about Wade's affair with Fani Willis. Bradley, Wade's former divorce attorney and law partner, took the stand Tuesday, where he was shown a series of text messages in which he spoke about the timeline …

Nathan Wade visited DA Fani Willis' Georgia neighborhood at least 35 times and stayed overnight BEFORE she hired him as special prosecutor, cellphone data shows
1 year, 1 month ago

Nathan Wade visited DA Fani Willis' Georgia neighborhood at least 35 times and stayed overnight BEFORE she hired him as special prosecutor, cellphone data shows

Daily Mail  

Cellphone data reveals Wade made three dozen visits to the Hapeville neighborhood where his lover Willis lived before she hired him Fani Willis and her special prosecutor former lover Nathan Wade appeared to be having late night trysts at her apartment well before they both claim their 'romantic relationship' started, according to bombshell phone records filed with the court today. …

Fani Willis’ timing of relationship with Trump prosecutor contradicted in Georgia hearing
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis’ timing of relationship with Trump prosecutor contradicted in Georgia hearing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Robin Bryant-Yeartie, a former DA’s office employee and once “good friend” of Ms Willis, …

Trump prosecutor Fani Willis scolds ‘highly offensive’ attorney in fiery testimony: ‘That’s lies’
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump prosecutor Fani Willis scolds ‘highly offensive’ attorney in fiery testimony: ‘That’s lies’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thursday’s hearing is scrutinising allegations that the former couple financially benefited from Ms Willis …

Fani Willis case ensnared in legal arguments during testimony about romantic relationship timeline
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis case ensnared in legal arguments during testimony about romantic relationship timeline

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A man expected to be a key witness for lawyers trying to get Fani Willis disqualified from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump instead refused to answer most of their questions on Friday, citing attorney-client privilege during the second day of a hearing that sometimes bordered on theater. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the …

Fani Willis’ testimony may blow up her prosecution of Trump.
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis’ testimony may blow up her prosecution of Trump.

Slate  

Thursday was an enormously consequential day for the criminal cases against Donald Trump. At one point, Merchant pointed to an expense listed on Wade’s business credit card records for a tattoo parlor on a trip that Willis and Wade took together to Belize. Willis initially had tried to quash the subpoena compelling her to testify in the trial but dramatically …

Fani Willis' former friend blows apart timeline for romance with Trump prosecutor
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis' former friend blows apart timeline for romance with Trump prosecutor

Raw Story  

A former friend of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified that the prosecutor's relationship with her colleague Nathan Wade began before she hired him. Robin Yeartie, who previously worked in the district attorney's office, testified Thursday at a court hearing that Willis began her personal relationship with Wade before he was hired as a special investigator in the election …

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case
1 year, 1 month ago

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten future of Trump case

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully pushed back against what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over misconduct allegations that threaten to upend one of four criminal cases against Donald Trump. The district attorney’s testimony grew heated under questioning from a …

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten Trump case
1 year, 1 month ago

In fiery testimony, Fani Willis hits back at misconduct claims that threaten Trump case

LA Times  

Fani Willis takes the stand during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case on Thursday in Atlanta. Fani Willis took the witness stand Thursday and forcefully countered what she described as “lies” about her romantic relationship with a special prosecutor during an extraordinary hearing over misconduct allegations that threaten to upend one of four criminal cases against Donald Trump. …

A Georgia judge is set to consider whether to remove Fani Willis from the election interference case
1 year, 1 month ago

A Georgia judge is set to consider whether to remove Fani Willis from the election interference case

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — A Georgia judge who is deciding whether to toss Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis off of the state’s election interference case against former President Donald Trump has set a hearing for Thursday that is expected to focus on details of Willis’ personal relationship with a special prosecutor she hired. In a response filed earlier this month, Willis …

Judge to consider whether to remove District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia election case
1 year, 1 month ago

Judge to consider whether to remove District Attorney Fani Willis from Georgia election case

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Georgia judge who is deciding whether to …

Fani Willis relationship: What does it have to do with her ability to prosecute Trump?
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis relationship: What does it have to do with her ability to prosecute Trump?

Slate  

It might seem like Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ criminal indictment of Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants is perilously close to ending before it even started—but legal experts have doubts about the strength of the allegations against her. “These are not allegations that, even if true, would warrant the dismissal of the case.” Back in early January—about five months …

Fani Willis controversy: The prosecutor broke her silence. Now what?
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis controversy: The prosecutor broke her silence. Now what?

Slate  

Keeping up with Donald Trump’s court schedule is a dizzying task, since he faces two federal trials, a criminal trial in Georgia, and two separate civil and criminal trials in New York. In a new order issued last Friday, Chutkan said a new trial date would be set “if and when” Trump’s presidential immunity claim was resolved. A court monitor …

Fani Willis admits relationship with Nathan Wade, who she hired to help prosecute Donald Trump over Georgia election interference charges
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis admits relationship with Nathan Wade, who she hired to help prosecute Donald Trump over Georgia election interference charges

ABC  

In short: The Georgia prosecutor trying former US president Donald Trump for seeking to overturn his 2020 election defeat has acknowledged having a personal relationship with a lawyer she hired to work on the criminal case, but has denied it has tainted the prosecution. The Georgia prosecutor trying former US president Donald Trump for seeking to overturn his 2020 election …

Fani Willis just killed any chance Trump had to kick her off his case: legal expert
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis just killed any chance Trump had to kick her off his case: legal expert

Raw Story  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis finally admitted on Friday that she was romantically involved with one of her special prosecutors, Nathan Wade — but the details she and Wade have now revealed destroy any real chance former President Donald Trump can use it to get her thrown off the election racketeering case against him, argued Georgia State law professor …

Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor in Trump case but rejects ‘meritless’ accusations
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor in Trump case but rejects ‘meritless’ accusations

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a 176-page court filing on Friday, Ms Willis admitted her relationship with outside …

Fani Willis admits to relationship with lead prosecutor — but denies wrongdoing
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis admits to relationship with lead prosecutor — but denies wrongdoing

Raw Story  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted to engaging in a personal relationship with the special prosecutor she appointed to lead her election subversion case against Donald Trump. But the district attorney denied her relationship with lead investigator Nathan Wade had tainted the case in a 176-page filing that called allegations by Trump's co-defendant Mike Roman “meritless” and “salacious," and …

Fani Willis Admits Relationship With Trump Georgia Case Prosecutor She Appointed
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis Admits Relationship With Trump Georgia Case Prosecutor She Appointed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Georgia’s Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis admitted in a court filing Friday that she had a “personal relationship” with a prosecutor she appointed to oversee her office’s election interference case against former President Donald Trump. “Roman’s motion wildly speculates that District Attorney Willis somehow benefitted financially from the investigation and prosecution of this criminal case, but …

D.A. Fani Willis acknowledges a ‘personal relationship’ with prosecutor she hired in Trump’s Georgia case
1 year, 1 month ago

D.A. Fani Willis acknowledges a ‘personal relationship’ with prosecutor she hired in Trump’s Georgia case

LA Times  

Fani Willis said in a court filing Friday that she is involved in a “personal relationship” with a special prosecutor she hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump. Fani Willis acknowledged having a “personal relationship” with a special prosecutor she hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Trump, but argued in a court …

Fani Willis admits "personal relationship" with colleague but denies "salacious" TrumpWorld claims
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis admits "personal relationship" with colleague but denies "salacious" TrumpWorld claims

Salon  

Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday admitted to engaging in a "personal relationship" with an attorney she hired to manage the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, The New York Times reports. The acknowledgment follows a month of scrutiny sparked by a co-defendant's motion alleging Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade engaged in an …

Fani Willis could face criminal charges after allegations of office 'romance': expert
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis could face criminal charges after allegations of office 'romance': expert

Raw Story  

Their alleged romance might be a crime. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who stands accused of trysting with a private attorney Nathan Wade whom she hired on to try the sprawling RICO election subversion case lodged against 19 defendants who include former President Donald Trump — could become a criminal defendant. Willis may have financially benefitted from an undisclosed …

Fani Willis' special prosecutor's hearing vacated after he settles divorce case: report
1 year, 1 month ago

Fani Willis' special prosecutor's hearing vacated after he settles divorce case: report

Raw Story  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may no longer need to testify in her special prosecutor’s divorce case after he reached a temporary settlement with his estranged wife, according to a new report. Nathan Wade’s settlement negates the need to testify as he and Willis face accusations of an improper romantic relationship, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reports. The settlement was …

Legal expert explains the one thing Fani Willis has to do to save her Trump investigation
1 year, 2 months ago

Legal expert explains the one thing Fani Willis has to do to save her Trump investigation

Raw Story  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' sprawling RICO investigation into former President Donald Trump and over a dozen of his associates is at risk of being scuttled due to a potential scandal within her office. The bank records further suggest that Willis may have hired Wade to work on the Trump case while the two were involved in a personal …

Allegations of an affair involving Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis complicate Trump case
1 year, 2 months ago

Allegations of an affair involving Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis complicate Trump case

LA Times  

Fani Willis hired attorney Nathan Wade to lead the Georgia prosecution of Donald Trump and 18 others over efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The motion filed last week by lawyer Ashleigh Merchant, who represents former Trump campaign staffer and onetime White House aide Michael Roman, alleges that Willis paid Wade large sums and benefited personally when he, in turn, …

Fani Willis accuses estranged wife of special prosecutor of ‘interfering’ with Trump election case
1 year, 2 months ago

Fani Willis accuses estranged wife of special prosecutor of ‘interfering’ with Trump election case

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is accusing the estranged wife of a special prosecutor she hired of trying to obstruct her criminal election-interference case against former President Donald Trump and others by seeking to question her in the couple’s divorce proceedings. The filing says that the subpoena is being sought “in an attempt to harass and damage” …

Fani Willis defends prosecutor on Trump case after relationship claims
1 year, 2 months ago

Fani Willis defends prosecutor on Trump case after relationship claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She thanked the leaders of the historically Black …

Jim Jordan demands docs from Fani Willis prosecutor she's accused of having an affair with
1 year, 2 months ago

Jim Jordan demands docs from Fani Willis prosecutor she's accused of having an affair with

Raw Story  

Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee Friday announced they're launching an investigation into Nathan Wade, a prosecutor in the Georgia election racketeering case against former President Donald Trump who has been accused of having an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Rep. Jim Jordan issued a letter demanding Wade hand over a slew of documents linked to Willis' …

Trump co-defendant alleges ‘improper’ relationship between Fani Willis and prosecutor
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump co-defendant alleges ‘improper’ relationship between Fani Willis and prosecutor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in his election subversion case …

Fani Willis accused of hiring a man she was in a romantic relationship with to prosecute Donald Trump and play a prominent role in the election interference case, bombshell court documents claim
1 year, 2 months ago

Fani Willis accused of hiring a man she was in a romantic relationship with to prosecute Donald Trump and play a prominent role in the election interference case, bombshell court documents claim

Daily Mail  

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been accused of hiring a private lawyer she was in a 'romantic' relationship with to prosecute Donald Trump, according to a stunning filing by one of the former president's co-defendants. A Donald Trump co-defendant accuses Fulton County DA Fani Willis of engaging in a 'personal relationship' with an outside prosecutor who was hired …

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