Trump Attorneys File New Motion In Fulton County Case
In an unexpected twist, former President Donald Trump’s legal team has joined a motion to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the prosecution of Trump for alleged election interference. The motion contends that an improper romantic relationship between Willis and the special prosecutor she hired, Nathan Wade, has compromised the integrity of the case against Trump and his co-defendants.
The allegations against Willis and Wade were first brought to light in a court filing by Trump co-defendant Mike Roman, who claimed that Willis and Wade were involved in an improper, clandestine personal relationship. According to the filing, Wade had allegedly been paid over $650,000 by Willis, and taxpayer funds were used to finance lavish vacations for the two. While Roman’s motion does not offer specific evidence, it attributes these claims to “sources close to both the special prosecutor and the district attorney.”
The allegations have garnered widespread attention due to their potential impact on the prosecution against Trump, as well as raising questions about the misuse of public resources. If proven true, the alleged affair could discredit the integrity of the case and potentially lead to a dismissal of charges against Trump and his co-defendants.
Rule 3.8 requires Willis to refrain from allegations "that have a substantial likelihood of heightening public condemnation of the accused"
Rule 3.6 forbids statements that would "materially" prejudice a proceeding.
Clear violation; the only question is the appropriate remedy. pic.twitter.com/C8vgODgqSm
— Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) January 25, 2024
In a six-page court filing, Trump’s Georgia legal team adopted Roman’s motion, echoing the same concerns about an improper intimate relationship between Willis and Wade. The filing also referenced the allegations of misused funds, claiming that Wade had used his earnings from the case to finance luxurious vacations for him and Willis. While there is no concrete evidence to support these claims, Trump’s legal team is calling for an investigation into the matter.
Willis’ response has been to accuse those bringing up the allegations of racism. Her office has filed an emergency motion in the Wade divorce case, alleging that Jocelyn Wade is colluding with the Trump campaign to discredit Willis. In the motion, Willis accuses Jocelyn of using the civil discovery process to “annoy, embarrass, and oppress” her.
The motion further argues against Willis’ deposition in the Wade divorce trial, claiming that it is not relevant to the subject matter of the case. It is clear that Willis is fiercely denying any wrongdoing and is fighting to stay on the case against Trump and his co-defendants.
Latest Trump filing in the GA RICO case makes a great point -
DA Fani Willis violated GA ethics rules by publicly accusing the defendants of racism after they noted her affair with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade.
Trump: stoking racial division requires dismissal. pic.twitter.com/dyWq0flfgo
— Techno Fog (@Techno_Fog) January 25, 2024
If the allegations against Willis and Wade are substantiated, it could have far-reaching consequences for the prosecution. The motion to dismiss Willis from the case could potentially sap what little credibility remains in the effort to prosecute Trump for election interference. Furthermore, if the claims of misconduct are proven to be true, it could even result in the dismissal of charges against Trump and his co-defendants, which could be a major embarrassment for those behind the prosecution.
The implications of these allegations are significant, as the case against Trump has been widely seen as a politically motivated effort to influence the outcome of the upcoming election. With the addition of the allegations against Willis and Wade, the integrity of the entire case has been called into question. In light of these developments, it will be interesting to see how the court handles the motion to dismiss Willis and the response from her office.
For now, all eyes are on the response from Willis’ office, due by Feb. 2. If the allegations are not addressed and refuted, it could further damage the credibility of the prosecution against Trump. On the other hand, if the court decides to investigate the matter and the allegations are backed up with solid evidence, it could be a game-changer for the case, potentially leading to a dismissal of charges and a major embarrassment for those involved in the prosecution. This is a story to watch closely as it unfolds in the coming weeks.