Trump Georgia Appeal Set for Oct. 4, Dooming Pre-Vote Trial (1)

Arguments on Donald Trump’s appeal to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willisfrom the Georgia election-interference case have been tentatively set for Oct. 4, making a trial before the US presidential election on Nov. 5 virtually impossible.

The Georgia Court of Appeals set the date Monday in a one-page notice. A three-judge panel will review a March 15 decision by Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee that Willis’ romance with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created an appearance of impropriety. He said that required Willis or Wade to step aside. Wade resigned hours later.

Fani Willis

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McAfee is continuing to handle ...