Fani Willis, the District Attorney from Fulton County, scored a victory in the Georgia case against election interference by allowing proceedings against a co-defendant to continue despite appeals by former President Donald Trump to remove her from the case.
In a recent ruling, the judge rejected Misty Hampton’s request to pause her pre-trial proceedings, showing a commitment to keep the legal process moving forward while co-defendants pursue appeals to challenge Willis’ involvement.
The Georgia Court of Appeals put a hold on all trial proceedings in the case against Trump and his co-defendants on June 5 as they appealed a prior decision allowing Willis to remain the prosecutor. The legal battle is shaping up to continue until at least mid-March of next year.
Trump and his co-defendants, indicted for election interference, are contesting Willis’ role due to her connection to Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor. Willis has denied any professional conflict due to a personal relationship with Wade.
The judge ruled that Willis could continue the investigation as long as Wade resigned within 24 hours, effectively allowing the case to proceed with Willis at the helm.
Hampton, a defendant in the case, was involved in the local voting office during the time Trump supporters accessed voter data and faces seven charges. Other co-defendants include former Trump attorneys and a pastoral and ex-law enforcement officer.