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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was free to hire special prosecutors to pursue the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and pay them whatever she thought was necessary, two high-ranking county officials testified Friday.

Fulton Officials Say Fani Willis Had Free Rein to Prosecute Donald Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024

While Donald Trump is running for president of the United States in 2024, Taylor Swift could play an important role in the election, too.

Do More Americans Like Donald Trump or Taylor Swift?

by Andrew HolleranMarch 17, 2024March 17, 2024

A Fulton County judge ruled Friday that District Attorney Fani Willis and her whole office can either step aside from the 2020 election interference case or the special prosecutor who was involved in a romantic relationship with Willis can withdraw from the case.

In The News, Newsflash

Special Prosecutor in Trump Case Resigns, Allowing Fani Willis to Continue Prosecuting The Case

by Jill Nolin | Georgia Recorder and Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis may continue prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

In The News, Newsflash

Fulton Judge in Trump Case: Fani Willis Can Stay if Nathan Wade Leaves

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

A Fulton County Superior Court judge Wednesday dismissed six counts of a 41-count indictment charging former President Donald Trump and multiple co-defendants with interfering in Georgia’s 2020 president election.

Crime

Judge in Fulton Election Interference Case Against Trump Throws Out 6 of 41 Counts

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 13, 2024March 13, 2024

A defense lawyer in the Fulton County election interference case against former President Donald Trump Wednesday outlined her reasons for seeking to disqualify Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis.

Your Government

Georgia Senate Hears Arguments in Fani Willis Disqualification Bid

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Campaign season is officially in full swing in Georgia, where President Joe Biden is expected to pay a visit to the Atlanta area March 9, just over a week after first lady Jill Biden stopped by downtown Atlanta to launch a nationwide effort to engage with women voters. The White House has not yet released details about Joe Biden’s planned trip other than to say he will participate in campaign events.

Jill Biden Was in Atlanta Friday: Here’s Her Message to Women

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderMarch 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case asked a judge Friday to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case.

Ruling in Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Expected Within Two Weeks

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMarch 1, 2024

Age should not preclude either Joe Biden or Donald Trump from serving another four years as president, a group of aging experts said Thursday at a webinar organized by the American Federation for Aging Research.

Worried Biden and Trump Are Too Old to Be President? Aging Experts Say to Calm Down

by Jacob Fischler | Georgia RecorderFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

A combative Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis denied Thursday that her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to pursue election interference charges against Donald Trump affected the case.

Fani Willis Fights Back in Hearing to Disqualify Her from Trump Trial

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

Supreme Court Appears to Be Leaning Toward Trump in Colorado Ballot Case

by Quentin Young | States Newsroom and Chase Woodruff | Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a “personal relationship” with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump, Willis disclosed Friday.

Your Government

Fani Willis Admits to Relationship With Special Prosecutor in Fulton Election Case Against Trump

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceFebruary 3, 2024February 3, 2024

🔍 The Gist: A bill filed in the Georgia Senate proposes amendments to existing laws, potentially impacting the prosecution of offenses similar to those facing Donald Trump in Fulton County, raising concerns about the motive behind the legislation.

Representing You

Could a New Bill in Georgia Be a Get-Out-Of-Jail Free Card for Trump?

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 1, 2024February 1, 2024

The Republican-controlled Georgia Senate voted Friday to investigate allegations that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in an improper relationship with the special prosecutor she hired in the election interference case against Donald Trump.

Representing You

Georgia State Senate to Probe Fani Willis in Trump Election Case

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 26, 2024January 26, 2024

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a Feb. 15 hearing to discuss accusations that District Attorney Fani Willis was involved in a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor she hired to assist with the racketeering and conspiracy case accusing Donald Trump of illegally orchestrating a multi-state attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Crime

Hearing Date Set for Fani Willis Misconduct Accusations

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

Democratic state lawmakers are trying to keep former President Donald Trump’s name off of all Georgia ballots.

Representing You

Georgia Lawmakers Want Trump’s Name Off the Ballot

by Donna Lowry | GA TodayJanuary 19, 2024January 19, 2024

A federal jury ruled that Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million to two Georgia election workers he falsely accused of fraud during the 2020 election, leading to their reputational and emotional harm.

Crime

Georgia Election Workers Vindicated: Giuliani Ordered To Pay $148M for Defamation

by Thom ChandlerDecember 15, 2023December 15, 2023

On Wednesday, a Fulton County Superior Court judge is set to consider District Attorney Fani Willis’ request for a court order prohibiting lawyers from releasing witnesses statements and other confidential evidence in the 2020 presidential election interference case.

Crime

Explosive Leaked Videos: Prosecutors Fight to Block Release in High-stakes Fulton Election Case

by Stanley Dunlap | Georgia RecorderNovember 15, 2023