Judge Finds Appearance of Impropriety in Georgia Election Interference Case

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Judge Finds Appearance of Impropriety in Georgia Election Interference Case
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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found the allegations and evidence legally insufficient to support a finding of an actual conflict of interest in the Georgia election interference case. However, he noted an appearance of impropriety due to the continued supervision and payment of SADA Wade by District Attorney Fani Willis, despite their romantic relationship.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found the allegations and evidence legally insufficient to support a finding of an actual conflict of interest in the Georgia election interference case. However, he noted an appearance of impropriety due to the continued supervision and payment of SADA Wade by District Attorney Fani Willis, despite their romantic relationship . Ashleigh Merchant, attorney for Roman, claimed that Willis was taken on lavish vacations by Wade.

Both Willis and Wade admitted to the relationship but denied any improper benefits

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