Fani Willis Hearing Continues In Fulton County
In a recent scandal that has rocked the legal community, new evidence has emerged from the misconduct hearing of Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis. The revelation of text messages exchanged between attorneys Ashleigh Merchant and Terrence Bradley has brought forth discrepancies in Willis' sworn testimony regarding her affair with Nathan Wade.
The discovery of these texts by esteemed legal analyst Phil Holloway has shed light on a critical inconsistency in Willis' account of the affair. According to the texts, the romantic relationship between Willis and Wade started before she assumed office as District Attorney, contradicting her previous statement that it began in 2022.
This new information has raised questions about the credibility of Willis' testimony, as she may have intentionally misled the court about the timeline of her affair. The texts suggest that the relationship between Willis and Wade started when she left the District Attorney's office and became a judge in South Fulton, indicating a longer duration than previously acknowledged.
The timing of the affair is of particular relevance because Willis is currently leading a massive RICO case against former President Donald Trump, Michael Roman, and others. Roman, one of the defendants in the case, has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment, claiming a conflict of interest and accusing Willis of using taxpayer money to fund her affair with Wade.
According to Roman's allegations, this money was reciprocated in the form of luxury trips, which could potentially constitute a violation of federal law, specifically "Honest Services Fraud," and a RICO violation.
BREAKING
Text used in court between Ashleigh Merchant & Terrence Bradley says #FaniWills and Nathan Wade began their affair before she took office
Her sworn testimony was that it began in 2022
"It started when she left the DAs office (as ADA) and was judge in South Fulton" pic.twitter.com/BcyPxfYuc6
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) February 28, 2024
In the midst of this controversy, the divorce lawyer of Nathan Wade, Terrence Bradley, took the stand on Tuesday. His testimony, however, was fraught with evasions and lacked concrete details, particularly when it came to the timeline of Wade's involvement with Willis. This has cast doubts on Bradley's credibility and left the courtroom in ambiguity.
Despite being repeatedly pressed during his testimony, Bradley could not provide a clear answer on when the relationship between Willis and Wade started. His responses were marked by uncertainty and speculation, leaving the question of the affair's timeline unanswered.
Furthermore, Bradley's testimony has been challenged by the defense, who argue that it is inadmissible in court due to its lack of concrete information. Bradley himself admitted to speculating and not having any concrete knowledge of the timeline of the affair.
The involvement of Willis and Wade in a romantic relationship has been confirmed by both parties in a court document filed earlier this month. Attorneys representing Roman and other defendants have used this information to argue for the removal of the involved prosecutors from the case. They allege that Wade received a substantial amount of money, close to $700,000, since joining the case in 2021, a portion of which was used to fund luxurious trips with Willis.
Willis, however, has maintained that the travel expenses were equally split between her and Wade and has denied any financial conflict of interest. She has also asserted that her relationship with Wade has no bearing on the case and her professional judgment.
At this point, the court is still deliberating on the admissibility of Bradley's testimony and the potential conflicts of interest raised by the involvement of Willis and Wade in a romantic relationship. As the legal proceedings continue, more details are likely to emerge, shedding light on the extent of the conflict and its potential impact on the case.