Fani Willis' court filing denies any conflict

In recent weeks, the legal community has been abuzz with speculation regarding the potential conflict of interest surrounding Fani Willis, the newly elected District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia. However, a court filing submitted by Willis herself categorically denies any such conflict and seeks to put these rumors to rest.

Willis' court filing begins by acknowledging the importance of maintaining public trust in the justice system. She emphasizes her commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring fairness and impartiality in all cases under her jurisdiction. Furthermore, she highlights her extensive experience as a prosecutor and her dedication to serving justice.

In a court filing Friday, Willis said the relationship with Nathan Wade, who was hired to work the case in 2021, did not begin until 2022 and allegations that the pair financially benefit from prosecuting the case are "meritless."

The filing asks a judge to deny a Trump codefendant's motion last month to dismiss charges.

"To be absolutely clear, the personal relationship between Special Prosecutor Wade and District Attorney Willis has never involved direct or indirect financial benefit to District Attorney Willis," the filing reads. "Defendants have produced no evidence to suggest that there is any circumstance that would constitute a financial incentive on the District Attorney's part to pursue a conviction in this case through the appointment of Special Prosecutor Wade."

In the motion, Merchant accused Willis and Wade of "profiting significantly from the prosecution at the expense of taxpayers," alleging that Willis paid attorney Wade large sums and benefited personally when he, in turn, used his earnings to take her to Napa Valley, Florida and the Caribbean. Wade has been paid more than $650,000 at a rate of $250 an hour since his hiring, according to records Merchant cited.

Willis' office has condemned Jordan's requests, writing last year in a letter to him that there is “no justification in the Constitution for Congress to interfere with a state criminal matter.”

Willis seeded the filing with swipes at other attorneys in the case, writing that two of the defense lawyers are also known to be romantically involved and that another pair of attorneys were married. Neither of those relationships, she added, are grounds for controversy.

“Until Roman’s motion was filed, the private lives of the attorney participants in this trial was not a topic of discussion,” she argued.

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Sarah H

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