On Friday, a Georgia judge ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should not be disqualified from prosecuting the racketeering case against President Donald Trump and several co-defendants — with one major condition:

In the ongoing legal saga involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a significant ruling was handed down by a Georgia judge on Friday. Despite accusations of misusing state and federal funds and engaging in an “improper” relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, the judge determined that Willis should not be disqualified from prosecuting the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants. However, there’s a major condition attached to this decision.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee took two weeks to deliberate after hearing testimony from Willis, Wade, and other relevant parties. In his decision, McAfee acknowledged the evidence presented by the defense, highlighting “a significant appearance of impropriety” surrounding the current structure of the prosecution team. Despite this, he offered Willis a choice: she could continue prosecuting the case if she dropped Wade, with whom she admitted being romantically involved, from her team.

“The District Attorney may choose to step aside, along with the whole of her office… Alternatively, [special attorney] Wade can withdraw, allowing the District Attorney, the Defendants, and the public to move forward without his presence or remuneration distracting from and potentially compromising the merits of this case,” wrote McAfee.

The allegations against Willis include accusations of a pre-2021 romantic involvement with Wade, before she appointed him as special prosecutor in the election interference case. It’s claimed that she financially benefited from his lucrative special prosecutor post, with Wade allegedly treating her to luxurious vacations. These allegations surfaced when Trump co-defendant Mike Roman filed a court motion, citing a conflict of interest and requesting Willis’s removal from the case.

Both Willis and Wade have admitted to their affair, but they maintained under oath that their relationship only became official in 2022, after they had initiated the case against Trump and 18 others. Despite their assertions, witnesses presented testimony during the hearings that contradicted their claims.

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McAfee’s ruling was critical of Willis and Wade’s conduct, labeling it a “tremendous lapse in judgment” and noting “reasonable questions” about the truthfulness of their testimony regarding the timeline of their relationship. While the court didn’t find enough evidence to support an actual conflict of interest, McAfee acknowledged that “the appearance of impropriety remains.”

Trump’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, responded swiftly, expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling and asserting the importance of addressing prosecutorial misconduct. As the legal proceedings continue, more revelations may emerge, shedding light on the complexities and controversies surrounding this case.