The Georgia election subversion case, which continues to enthral viewers, has former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants embroiled in a high-stakes battle. In what recent activity have they engaged? A challenge was brought against Judge Scott McAfee's ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain involved in the case.
The defence attorneys want the whole Fulton County DA's office eliminated, even if Nathan Wade is no longer involved. Because of the controversy and uproar his relationship with Wade has generated, Willis is still the focus of attention.
Though prosecutors are attempting to focus back on the criminal accusations against Trump and his co-defendants in the complex RICO case, Willis's potential disqualification is a major worry. The appeal claimed that she violated ethical guidelines and tarnished her reputation, which generated scandal and shame in her workplace.
Judge McAfee made his decision recently without hesitation. He blasted the Willis-Wade relationship as the outcome of bad judgements, emphasising that the court disapproves of these mistakes in judgement or unprofessional conduct during the evidential hearing.
The risks are still high and the drama in Georgian courts continues even as the legal struggle moves on. Watch this space for further developments on this fascinating story.