The Georgia State Senate has initiated an investigation into District Attorney Fani Willis over allegations of ethical and legal misconduct in cases involving former President Trump. The special prosecutor for Fulton County, Nathan Wade, who had brought election interference charges against Trump, has recently reached a temporary divorce settlement with his estranged wife, prompting the cancellation of a scheduled public hearing. The settlement has raised questions about Wade’s alleged “improper” relationship with Willis, his boss.
Cobb County Superior Court Judge Henry Thompson has approved the temporary settlement, with both Nathan and Joycelyn Wade agreeing that the terms and conditions would not be filed with the court. While the settlement resolves temporary support and attorney fees issues, the case itself remains unresolved on a final basis. Further work is needed to reach a final settlement or proceed to trial.
The Wades, who had been married for 26 years, have been going through a contentious split. Recently unsealed filings in Wade’s divorce case revealed that his wife’s attorneys sought to depose Willis regarding their alleged affair. It is alleged that Wade had an improper romantic relationship with Willis, during which he allegedly paid for extravagant trips for both of them. These affair allegations came to light when the lawyer for Trump co-defendant, Michael Roman, accused Willis and Wade of engaging in an improper relationship and mishandling public funds in a separate court filing.
County records show that Wade has been paid nearly $654,000 in legal fees since January 2022. Joycelyn Wade’s attorneys argue that Willis’ deposition is necessary to determine whether her husband has spent these funds on Willis. However, Willis has maintained that any alleged affair is irrelevant to the Trump case.
The investigation into the Georgia State Senate District Attorney’s alleged misconduct in Trump cases has attracted significant attention. This development adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Trump cases and raises questions about the integrity of the legal proceedings. As more details emerge, it remains to be seen how this investigation will impact the larger political landscape.
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