Fulton County DA Fani Willis faces allegations of improper conduct and bias in the Trump election interference case, leading to an emergency appeal and a judge's order for her to step aside or fire the lead prosecutor. The defense lawyer criticized Willis for lack of proof and suggested she could still be disqualified.
Key Points
Emergency appeal initiated by lawyer Ashleigh Merchant
Judge's ruling for Willis to withdraw or remove prosecutor Wade
Allegations of poor judgment and conflict of interest against Willis
Pros
Judge's order for Willis to step aside or remove lead prosecutor Nathan Wade
Cons
Allegations of improper affair between Willis and lead prosecutor
Risk to the fair trial of the defendants due to potential bias