Atlanta, Georgia – Special prosecutor Nathan Wade’s frequent visits to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s condo before the alleged start of their relationship have come under scrutiny. An analysis of cellphone data by an investigator affiliated with former President Trump’s legal team raises doubts about the accuracy of Willis and Wade’s testimony regarding the timeline of their romantic involvement.
Trump and his co-defendants are seeking to dismiss the election racketeering indictment against them by challenging the district attorney’s office due to their romantic connection. While Willis’s office acknowledges the relationship, it denies any conflict of interest. Following a contentious hearing where testimonies were given about the romance, the judge is set to hear arguments next Friday at 1 p.m., with a ruling expected on whether to disqualify the prosecutors.
Claims about when the romance began are at the center of the judge’s decision. Defense attorneys argue that the relationship started before Wade was hired as special counsel for the Trump case in November 2021. Both Willis and Wade maintain that their romantic involvement began in early 2022 and ended in the summer of 2023.
A report filed by Trump’s team detailed an analysis of Wade’s cellphone data for the first 11 months of 2021, showing at least 35 occasions where Wade’s phone was connected to towers close to Willis’s condo. The investigator pointed out specific instances that potentially contradict claims made by Wade and Willis about the nature of their relationship.
Judge Scott McAfee is tasked with determining if the testimonies given by Willis and Wade, under oath, regarding the timeline of their romance are truthful. If evidence suggests otherwise, it could result in perjury charges and jeopardize their roles in the significant prosecution. Additionally, the judge has indicated that any actual conflict of interest or perceived one could lead to the disqualification of the prosecutors.
Notably, Trump’s lead Georgia attorney, Steve Sadow, has made it known that the investigator behind the data analysis is prepared to provide testimony as requested by the court. The case continues to unfold, with crucial decisions looming regarding the potential impact of the relationship between the special prosecutor and the district attorney on the legal proceedings.