Georgia Judge Calls Hearing On Fani Willis Improper Relationship Claim

A Georgia judge on Thursday ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to respond to claims she had an improper romantic relationship with a prosecutor, potentially delaying the state’s case against Donald Trump for his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee asked the state to respond to the claim by Feb. 2, with a hearing set for Feb. 15.

JUST IN: Judge McAfee sets an evidentiary hearing on Mike Roman’s motion to disqualify Fulton County DA Fani Willis based on alleged “improper” relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

Hearing set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 15.

The state’s response is due by Feb. 2. pic.twitter.com/hBvS65LVIc

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