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Georgia Court Disqualifies Fani Willis, Trump Indictment Intact

A Georgia appeals court disqualified DA Fani Willis from overseeing Trump's election case while keeping the indictment in place.

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Updated: Dec 19th, 2024, 7:11 PM ET

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The Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County DA Fani Willis from prosecuting President-elect Donald Trump in the election interference case, citing ‘appearance of impropriety.’ Despite this, the indictment against Trump remains intact. The case now faces uncertainty as the jurisdiction to appoint a new prosecutor will fall to the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia. Willis has indicated plans to appeal the decision. The ruling reflects concerns over Willis's relationship with a co-prosecutor, while underscores the complexity of proceeding with the indictment against Trump.

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