Reactions flood in over new bombshell report on Fani Willis
Lawyers and Pundits React to Damaging Report on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
Lawyers and political pundits were quick to react to a damaging report published Friday that reveals Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and the man she named as special prosecutor in a case against former President Donald Trump had dozens of meet-ups at Willis’ home before he was hired on the case, contradicting testimony.
Contradictory Testimony Raises Questions
Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade testified earlier this month in an evidentiary hearing after Judge Scott McAfee found that it’s possible Willis and Wade could be “disqualified” in their case against Trump over a conflict of interest. Willis and Wade have admitted to a romantic affair, which included lavish vacations, but have both contended that the affair started after Wade was hired.
The newly revealed cell data shows Wade appeared to make 35 trips to Willis’ neighborhood in Hapeville, Georgia, before he was hired, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Willis and Wade also testified last week that the two never spent the night together at her home in Hapeville, but the cellphone data indicates that Wade came to her condo late at night and left early the next morning on two separate occasions.
Stunning that Team Trump got their hands on this in the #FaniWillis case. More evidence that these two prosecutors lied, under oath. They’re looking at perjury charges and worse. Discipline from the Bar. And there is zero chance they can stay on this case. It’s DONE. https://t.co/kV1gpL0NUF
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) February 23, 2024
Attorney and legal analyst Phil Holloway responded to the report, too.
It’s not how many times Wade ”visited” #FaniWillis , it’s that they both testified he “never spent the night”
“his phone left the East Cobb area just after midnight and arrived [at] the Dogwood address at 12:43 A.M on November 30, 2021. The phone remained there until 4:55am” pic.twitter.com/KQsW7KyiNV
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) February 24, 2024
Responding to the filing and the pair’s testimony, Holloway posed, “Is this wordplay and semantics? Or is this perjury? At worst it’s perjury, at best the testimony is misleading.”
Is this wordplay and semantics? Or is this perjury?
At worst it’s perjury, at best the testimony is misleading
Either way the judge would be justified to find this to be part of a fraud on the court
This is very dangerous legal territory for these two
They just keep digging pic.twitter.com/ocS6AKd5it
— Phil Holloway ✈️ (@PhilHollowayEsq) February 24, 2024
Legal expert Jonathan Turley responded on Friday, writing: “We are still awaiting a response from Willis so this is only one side. However, it could put Willis’s combative testimony into sharp relief as she declared ‘It’s a lie. It’s a lie‘ on the stand.”
…We are still awaiting a response from Willis so this is only one side. However, it could put Willis’s combative testimony into sharp relief as she declared “It’s a lie. It’s a lie” on the stand…https://t.co/0WcJeOHp02
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) February 23, 2024
“If the court believes that Willis and Wade lied on the stand, he could refer the matter for possible prosecution…by some other office. He could also consider a referral to the bar. Once again, the insistence on Willis and Wade that they remain in the case is troubling,” he continued.
“There is clearly a growing appearance of impropriety and possible conflicts of interest,” Turley added. “It is clear that they continuation in the matter is undermining not just the integrity of the case but that of their office. While many praised Willis for her combative testimony, it only magnified the concerns for many about the underlying personal motivations and interests in the hiring of Nathan Wade.”
…There is clearly a growing appearance of impropriety and possible conflicts of interest. It is clear that they continuation in the matter is undermining not just the integrity of the case but that of their office. While many praised Willis for her combative testimony, it only…
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) February 23, 2024
Judge McAfee has scheduled a March 1 hearing on the potential disqualification of Willis and Wade.
Related: Cellphone Data Contradicts Nathan Wade’s Testimony On Relationship With Fani Willis: Report
How could the credibility of the prosecutors, Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, be called into question due to the conflicting testimony?
JeOHp02
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) February 23, 2024
Potential Legal Ramifications
The revelation of the cellphone data has raised questions about the credibility of Willis and Wade’s testimony and the potential legal ramifications for their actions. Critics argue that if they lied about the timeline of their relationship, it could constitute perjury, which is a serious offense. Furthermore, the credibility of the entire case against Trump could now be called into question.
Legal expert Phil Holloway pointed out that if the conflicting testimony is deemed perjury, it could lead to perjury charges and disciplinary action from the Bar for the two prosecutors. Holloway went on to suggest that the judge would be justified in finding their actions to be part of a fraud on the court, which could have severe consequences for Willis and Wade.
Additionally, the damaging report and contradictory testimony have sparked concerns about a conflict of interest in the case against Trump. Judge Scott McAfee had previously raised the possibility of disqualifying Willis and Wade due to their past romantic affair. The newly revealed cell data, showing the extensive meet-ups between the two before Wade was hired, further supports this concern.
Criticism and Outrage
The report and subsequent reactions from lawyers and pundits have generated significant criticism and outrage. The revelations have called into question the integrity and credibility of the prosecutors, especially in a high-profile case like this. Critics argue that their actions and testimonies undermine the fairness of the legal process and damage public trust in the justice system.
Many social media users, including prominent figures like Megyn Kelly and Phil Holloway, have expressed their disbelief and condemnation of the prosecutors’ conduct. They argue that the evidence presented in the report makes it difficult for Willis and Wade to continue their involvement in the case against Trump.
Conclusion
The damaging report on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade has sparked significant reaction from lawyers and pundits. The contradictory testimony and newly revealed cell data have raised questions about their credibility, potential perjury charges, and the overall fairness of the case against former President Donald Trump. As legal experts and critics weigh in, the impact of these revelations on the ongoing proceedings remains to be seen.
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