Fani Willis Testifies In Election Interference Case: 'I'm Not On Trial'
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 21: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appears before Judge Scott McAfee for a hearing in the 2020 Georgia election interference case at the Fulton County Courthouse on November 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Judge McAfee heard arguments as to whether co-defendant Harrison Floyd should be sent to jail for social media posts and comments that potentially targeted witnesses in the trial. McAfee declined to revoke Floyd's bond. Floyd was charged along with former US President Donald Trump and 17 others in an indictment that accuses them of illegally conspiring to subvert the will of Georgia voters in the 2020 presidential election.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified on Thursday in a hearing regarding attempts by a co-defendant of Donald Trump's to have her removed from the Georgia election interference case.
The challenge stems from allegations of an office romance.
After over three hours of testimony from prosecutor Nathan Wade about their relationship, Willis, 53, took the stand in Atlanta. She testified for about two hours before the court adjourned. The hearing is set to resume on Friday.
Michael Roman's attorneys, among the 19 defendants charged with subverting Georgia's 2020 presidential election, filed a motion for their removal, citing a romantic relationship. Trump, 77, reportedly supports the motion, claiming financial benefits.
During separate testimonies on Thursday, Willis and prosecutor Wade affirmed that their relationship had concluded before the indictment. Willis mentioned that Wade was not her initial choice to prosecute the election interference case.
While being questioned by Michael Roman's attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, Willis expressed that requests, such as flight records for trips taken with Wade, were perceived as intrusive.
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"I object to you getting records. You've been intrusive into people's personal lives," Willis stated. "You're confused. You think I'm on trial. These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020. I'm not on trial, no matter how hard you try to put me on trial."
Social media echoed support for Willis's assertive statement, with one user writing, "You're definitely confused ma'am... she's not on trial."
Additional comments rallied behind Willis, urging her to "STAND YOUR GROUND" and warning that those challenging her are "messing with the wrong lady!"
