Judge will hear testimony about Fani Willis relationship allegations
Newsy
A judge will decide if Fulton County DA Fani Willis is improperly profiting from the ongoing case against Trump in Georgia.
The judge overseeing one of the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump now says he will hear testimony about an alleged affair between the district attorney and one of her subordinates.
On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said he will hear witness testimony later this week about allegations that district attorney Fani Willis is financially benefiting from the case through an alleged affair with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
“What remains to be proven is the existence and extent of any financial benefit. Again, if there even was one,” McAfee said during a hearing.
“I think it's possible that the facts alleged by the defendant could result in disqualification,” McAfee said.
The allegations about Willis’ personal relationship, which Wade has acknowledged in court papers, came to light in filings last month by Ashleigh Merchant, a veteran Atlanta defense attorney representing former White House aide Michael Roman.
