Former President Donald Trump filed a motion on Monday to disqualify Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case.
“President Trump and seven defendants have jointly filed a motion requesting the court to grant a certificate of immediate review of its order denying dismissal of the case and disqualification of Fulton County DA Willis,” Steve Sadow, Trump’s lead Georgia attorney, said in a statement.
“The motion notes that the court found that Willis’ actions created an appearance of impropriety and an ‘odor of mendacity’ that lingers in this case, but it nonetheless refused to dismiss the case or disqualify her,” Sadow continued.
“The motion further notes that the court found Georgia case law lacks controlling precedent for the standard for disqualifying a prosecuting attorney for forensic misconduct. For these reasons, among others, the court’s order is ripe for pretrial appellate review.”
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled Friday that Willis can remain on the Trump case if Nathan Wade, a fellow prosecutor and ex-lover, is removed by Willis or voluntarily resigns. Wade resigned hours later.
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