(PatriotNews.net) – A big twist in the legal saga surrounding former President Trump. The Georgia Court of Appeals has decided to pause all proceedings related to the 2020 election interference case.
This decision came on Wednesday and means that nothing will move forward until a hearing on October 4th. The hearing will address the attempt to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the case.
Trump and his co-defendants are pushing to have Willis removed, citing an alleged “improper” affair with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade. This development means that Willis’s case against Trump probably won’t go to trial before the November 2024 election.
The charges against Trump and his 18 co-defendants stem from an extensive investigation led by Willis. The investigation looked into Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. The charges are serious, including violating the Georgia RICO Act and various conspiracy-related offenses.
However, Willis has faced a multitude of challenges in her effort to bring Trump to trial. In March, Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee dismissed six charges, citing insufficient detail in the allegations.
The drama intensified in February when co-defendant and GOP operative Michael Roman accused Willis of having an “improper” affair with Wade. Other co-defendants echoed these accusations, suggesting Willis benefited financially from the relationship, with claims of lavish vacations.
Both Wade and Willis denied any romantic relationship prior to his hiring. They also claimed that travel expenses were split evenly, with Willis reimbursing Wade in cash for her share. After a February evidentiary hearing, Judge McAfee ordered Wade’s removal to prevent Willis from being disqualified.
Meanwhile, Willis faces other challenges. She’s under investigation by two Georgia legislative committees for alleged misuse of federal funds. Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress have also launched similar probes.
The Georgia appeals court’s decision marks a significant victory for Trump, delaying proceedings until at least after the 2024 election. This pause underscores Trump’s strategy of challenging prosecutors and leveraging legal and public battles to his advantage.
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