Atlanta, Georgia – Lawyers representing the Fulton County district attorney’s office are pushing back against allegations from former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants regarding the timing of the relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her top prosecutor in the Georgia election subversion case. The dispute centers around cellphone data and claims made in a court filing Friday evening.
The DA’s office refuted claims made by Trump’s lead attorney that the phone records do not provide relevant proof and should not be considered as evidence in deciding whether Willis should be disqualified from the case. The prosecutors emphasized that the records only show the general location of the prosecutor’s phone, without revealing the content of any communications between the two individuals.
Furthermore, the DA’s office presented evidence indicating that Willis and the prosecutor were not in the same place on the dates in question, including instances where they were at work or visiting crime scenes. These assertions aim to challenge the narrative of an improper romantic relationship between the two individuals prior to their official involvement in the case.
The legal dispute also raises questions about the legality of obtaining the cell phone data in question, with the DA’s office questioning whether Trump had obtained the information lawfully. The back-and-forth legal battle between the parties underscores the contentious nature of the case and the complexities surrounding the allegations of a conflict of interest.
In a separate motion, Trump’s attorney filed an affidavit from a criminal defense investigator detailing extensive interactions between the prosecutor and Willis. The investigator’s report highlighted over 2000 voice calls and nearly 12,000 interactions exchanged over an 11-month period in 2021, adding a layer of complexity to the ongoing legal proceedings.
The court proceedings are set to resume on March 1, giving both parties an opportunity to present their final arguments on the matter. The judge’s order reflects the gravity of the situation, with additional developments expected in the coming days. These developments underscore the high stakes involved in the case and the potential implications for all parties involved.