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Judge deals blow to Fani Willis, warns of disqualification in Trump case

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  2. Washington Examiner

    Judge: Fani Willis disqualification from Trump case (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading a prosecution against former President Donald Trump, could be disqualified from the case, according to a judge.

  3. NBC News

    Judge in Trump election case says it's 'possible' D.A. Fani Willis could be disqualified over misconduct allegations (opens NBC News)

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    ATLANTA — The Georgia judge presiding over the election interference against former President Donald Trump on Monday gave the green light for a hearing this week involving misconduct allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and said her disqualification from the case is "possi…

  4. Bloomberg

    Trump Judge Orders Hearing on Fani Willis Affair With Prosecutor (opens Bloomberg)

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    A Georgia judge ordered a two-day hearing this week to determine whether he should disqualify District Attorney Fani Willis from the racketeering case against Donald Trump because she had a romantic relationship with the lead prosecutor.

  5. Forbes

    Fani Willis Could Be Disqualified From Trump Case For Relationship With Prosecutor, Judge Says (opens Forbes)

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    The disqualification evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

  6. Fox News

    Judge in Trump Georgia case says DA Fani Willis’ alleged ‘improper’ affair ‘could result in disqualification' (opens Fox News)

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    A Georgia state judge on Monday confirmed that he will hold an evidentiary hearing on Thursday over allegations that he says could land DA Fani Willis disqualified.

  7. Washington Times

    Georgia judge says DA Fani Willis could be ejected from Trump case if a financial conflict exists (opens Washington Times)

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    An Atlanta-based judge says Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could be disqualified from the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants, though only if she benefited financially from her relationship with a special prosecutor assigned to the investi…

  8. Breitbart News

    Georgia Judge: Disqualification Is 'Possible' for Fani Willis in Trump Case (opens Breitbart News)

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    If the judge determines Willis had a conflict of interest with her prosecutor, she would be removed from the case, handing Trump victory.

  9. Salon

    Judge says "it's possible" DA Fani Willis could be disqualified from Trump RICO case (opens Salon)

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    Judge Scott McAfee ordered a Thursday hearing to review TrumpWorld's conflict allegations against Willis.

  10. The Washington Free Beacon

    Judge in Trump Election Case Says Fani Willis Could Be Disqualified (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The judge in the Georgia election interference case against former president Donald Trump said Monday that Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis could face disqualification from the case due to alleged misconduct.

  11. The Daily Caller

    Judge Says Fani Willis’ Disqualification ‘Possible’ Given Evidence Presented By Trump Co-Defendant (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Judge Scott McAfee said Monday that it is "possible" Fani Willis could be disqualified.

  12. RedState

  13. Independent Journal Review

    Just In: Judge in Fani Willis Case Says Alleged Relationship 'Existed' and Could Result in 'Disqualification' (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Willis has been accused of benefiting financially from the Georgia election interference case by hiring her lover as special counsel.

  14. Blaze Media

    Judge overseeing Fani Willis' misconduct hearing says her disqualification is 'possible' (opens Blaze Media)

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    The Democratic DA's misconduct hearing Thursday could compromise the Georgia election interference case — and Trump will be watching.

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