Trump and Co. Seek Appeal in Georgia Election Interference Case

Former President Trump and co-defendants in Georgia's election case appeal to disqualify Fulton County DA, citing appearance of impropriety.

On Monday, former President Donald Trump and other defendants in Georgia's election interference case filed court papers seeking to appeal a judge's ruling not to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from their prosecution.

Argument for Appeal

Attorneys for Trump, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, and six other defendants emphasized that the resignation of the special prosecutor with whom Willis had a romantic relationship is not sufficient to rectify the appearance of impropriety as found by the judge. They expressed that the issue of whether District Attorney Willis and her office can continue representing the State of Georgia in prosecuting the Defendants is critical to the case.

"Ensuring the appellate courts have the opportunity to weigh in on these matters pre-trial is paramount," the filing stated.

Request for Certificate and Review

The filing requested Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee to grant a certificate that would allow his decision to be reviewed by the Georgia Court of Appeals, underscoring the significance of having the decision evaluated by the higher court.

Ruling and Its Implications

McAfee had ruled on Friday that special prosecutor Nathan Wade had to leave the case or Willis couldn’t continue to pursue the charges. Following Wade's resignation, Willis was able to remain on the case, which is the most sprawling of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican nominee in the 2024 presidential election.

While McAfee did not find that Willis’ relationship with Wade constituted a conflict of interest, he noted that the allegations created an “appearance of impropriety” that tainted the prosecution team.

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