Closing arguments heard in bid to remove Fani Willis from Trump case

Fulton County DA Fani Willis faces disqualification hearing over hiring boyfriend as prosecutor in case against Trump. Judge to rule soon.

Judge Scott McAfee is still hard at work, with an initial ruling expected in the next two weeks. In Georgia, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been meticulously building a case against former President Donald Trump and 18 others for racketeering. The case now hangs in the balance as final arguments in the disqualification hearing revolved around Willis' hiring of prosecutor Nathan Wade, her boyfriend. The court adjourned without a ruling on Friday.

Judge Scott McAfee has a lot on his plate, with legal issues and factual determinations to consider. The attorneys for Trump and his co-defendants accused Willis and Wade of lying about the timeline of their relationship during testimony. They argued that Willis' involvement in the case could undermine public confidence in the outcome. Willis' office countered by stating that there was no evidence of financial gain from her relationship with Wade.

The dramatic closing arguments mark the end of a series of soap-opera-like proceedings in a case that accuses Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 election. If Willis is disqualified, a nonpartisan panel in Georgia will appoint a new prosecuting attorney who may choose to continue or drop the case.

The stakes are high, with the outcome of this case potentially impacting public confidence in the justice system. Judge Scott McAfee's upcoming ruling will be eagerly awaited by all parties involved.