Fulton County Georgia District Attorney Fannie Willis, who is currently serving as a judge, is facing a decision regarding her involvement in a racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and others. The issue at hand stems from her personal relationship with an outside prosecutor that she had hired to lead the case.
Sources have revealed that Willis and the outside prosecutor had shared vacations together, raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest. In light of this, the judge is now considering whether Willis should recuse herself from the case.
It has been reported that the judge will be hearing testimony from another witness in the coming week before calling for final summaries and arguments from both parties at a subsequent hearing. Ultimately, the judge will need to make a decision on whether Willis should remain involved in the case or step down.
The situation has the potential to significantly impact the progress of the case, with the possibility of it unraveling if a decision is not reached promptly. The outcome of this deliberation will have far-reaching implications for the future proceedings and the individuals involved in the racketeering case.