Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing controversy after being accused of having a secret relationship with the special prosecutor she hired to bring charges against former President Donald Trump in his Georgia election interference case. In a 2020 interview, Willis had promised not to have relationships with her staffers, but she is now under fire for allegedly having a relationship with Nathan Wade, whom she appointed as a special prosecutor in the high-profile case for a substantial salary.
The accusations came to light after it was revealed that Wade filed for divorce from his wife after being appointed as special prosecutor. The situation escalated further with accusations that Willis and Wade had taken lavish trips together, and that Wade was not properly qualified or experienced in handling criminal matters. Wade’s ex-wife also alleged that he did not inform her about his working for the DA’s office or the amount of money he was making from the gig.
The controversy further deepened with reports that the Fulton County Board of Commissioners had launched a probe into whether Willis had misused county funds and accepted valuable gifts and personal benefits from Wade. In response to these allegations, Willis’s lawyers filed a motion to prevent her from sitting for a deposition in the Wade divorce case, claiming she would not be able to offer relevant testimony.
The allegations of a secret relationship and misuse of funds have caused a stir, and the Fulton County District Attorney’s office has until February 2nd to respond to the probe. The controversy has cast a shadow on the high-profile case involving former President Trump, with further developments expected as the situation continues to unfold.
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