According to a report from the Daily Caller on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing criticism for an alleged inappropriate relationship with her law partner, Nathan Wade. Willis appointed Wade as a special prosecutor in the case against former President Donald Trump.
Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett highlighted what he termed as “serious violations” by Willis during an appearance on “Hannity” on Friday. Jarrett suggested that Willis might face criminal charges and ethical sanctions for her actions. He claimed that Willis and Wade utilized taxpayer funds for extravagant vacations, potentially constituting offenses such as honest services fraud and misappropriation of public funds.
Jarrett also pointed out that the acknowledged romantic involvement between Willis and Wade violates ethical rules governing prosecutors. This includes concerns about personal interests in case outcomes, conflicts of interest, and the appearance of impropriety. Jarrett emphasized that if these allegations are proven, it would necessitate Willis’s disqualification as the prosecutor in the case.
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Further revelations by Jarrett indicated multiple meetings between Willis, Wade, White House officials, and staff from the House Jan. 6 committee. This raised questions about potential collusion and coordination in Trump’s prosecution. Jarrett accused Willis of falsehoods regarding discussions with Trump’s election opponent and claimed that the indictments against Trump were strategically timed to coincide with the presidential election.
Willis has not directly addressed the allegations, but her office released a statement asserting that Wade’s hiring was based on qualifications and experience, with court-approved reasonable fees. The statement also denied any contact between Willis and the White House or the Jan. 6 committee, emphasizing that her case against Trump adheres to evidence and the law.
Jarrett contested the validity of Willis’s defense, asserting overwhelming evidence against her. He called for investigations by the Georgia Bar Association, the state attorney general, and the U.S. Department of Justice, claiming that Willis had abused her power, betrayed public trust, and compromised the justice system’s integrity.
