Georgia Judge Scott McAfee has strongly hinted that he intends to disqualify Fulton County’s Democrat District Attorney Fani Willis from her politically motivated case against President Donald Trump. The defense lawyers and prosecution team presented their closing arguments during a Friday hearing to determine whether Willis and Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade should be disqualified from the criminal racketeering case they are leading against Trump and his associates.
Judge McAfee stated that he will make a final decision on the matter in approximately two weeks, indicating that he is likely to disqualify Willis from the case. Legal experts have noted that if McAfee intended to allow Willis to remain in the case, he would have made his decision much sooner.
Willis and Wade are accused of financial impropriety related to the case and conflicts of interest due to a previously undisclosed romantic relationship, which defense lawyers argue has compromised the integrity of the case. Following the lengthy hearing on Friday, Judge McAfee expressed the need to carefully review factual disputes and legal issues before announcing his decision on whether to disqualify DA Willis and Wade from the case.
“There are several legal issues to sort through, several factual determinations that I have to make, and those aren’t ones I can make at this moment,” McAfee said.
“So, I will be taking the time to make sure that I give this case the full consideration it’s due.
“I hope to have an answer for everyone within the next two weeks.”
Judge Scott McAfee signs off in his own words.
You don’t need two weeks if you are keeping her. You need two weeks if you are disqualifying her, and need to write a detailed opinion.
I hear 'give me time to disqualify her.'pic.twitter.com/gF7MdLpr13
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 2, 2024
