A new lawsuit filed in Georgia has unveiled shocking claims against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prosecutor Nathan Wade, key figures in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others.
The lawsuit alleges that Willis and Wade have been subpoenaed to testify in an upcoming evidentiary hearing regarding their involvement in an improper relationship while investigating the former president.
Escalating Legal Battle
According to the lawsuit obtained by ABC News, filed by the attorney representing one of Trump’s co-defendants, Ashleigh Merchant, the Fulton County district attorney’s office is accused of intentionally withholding information.
Merchant claims the office has been “stonewalling” her efforts to obtain records through public information requests related to the alleged relationship.
In response, a spokesperson for the DA’s office stated that they had not been served the lawsuit and insisted they had provided Merchant with all requested materials. The lawsuit further accuses the DA’s office of violating the state’s Open Records Act, asserting an intentional effort to withhold public documents.
The subpoenas issued to Willis and Wade could lead to a high-stakes legal battle, as the two may have to testify under oath during the televised hearing on February 15. Trump and other co-defendants seek to leverage these allegations to have Willis and Wade removed from the case and the indictment thrown out.
The judge in the election case scheduled the hearing two weeks ago and ordered the office to file their response to the allegations by February 2. Merchant, the attorney for Trump co-defendant Michael Roman, had previously made misconduct allegations against Willis, seeking to dismiss the election interference indictment and disqualify Willis based on allegations of a personal, romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade.
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Fani Willis and Others Issued Subpoenas in Investigation
Merchant’s new lawsuit accuses the DA’s office of intentionally stalling her efforts to gather information on the matter.
The 21-page complaint alleges multiple instances of non-compliance with open records requests, some dating back to September. The complaint claims the DA’s office either provided no response, partial responses, or insisted the records did not exist.
In addition to subpoenas issued to Willis and Wade, Merchant has reportedly issued approximately a dozen more subpoenas, seeking testimony or documents from employees at the Fulton County DA’s office.
The subpoenas also extend to individuals like Daysha Young, another top prosecutor on the election interference case, and Tia Green, listed as a deputy executive assistant to Willis.
As the legal drama unfolds, this latest development raises questions about the transparency and conduct of the Fulton County district attorney’s office in handling records related to the high-profile investigation.
The upcoming hearing may provide further insights into the alleged relationship between Willis and Wade and its potential impact on the case against Trump and his co-defendants.
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