DA Willis Ordered To Pay Big Fine For Violations In Trump Case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been mandated to compensate more than $54,000 in legal fees for breaching Georgia’s Open Records Act, as stated in court documents.
The conflict originated from the failure of Willis’ office to supply the records requested by defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who is representing Michael Roman, a former aide to President Donald Trump during his campaign and time in the White House. Roman was indicted alongside Trump in the ongoing Georgia election interference case initiated by Willis in 2023, as reported by Newsweek.
The ruling issued on Friday signifies yet another challenge for Fani Willis in her prosecution of Trump and the other defendants, as further noted by the outlet. In December, Willis was removed from her role in prosecuting the case against Trump and 18 other co-defendants, who are alleged to have conspired to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia during the 2020 election. Trump has refuted the allegations and accused Willis of engaging in a politically motivated assault.
The Georgia Court of Appeals determined that disqualification was warranted due to the perceived impropriety associated with Willis’ prior relationship with Nathan Wade, a former special prosecutor involved in the case, who resigned in October.
