03-15-2024, 01:10 PM
NBC News:
I suppose a “split the baby” result is to be expected in a high-profile case like this, but I am happy to see that the judge ruled that there was no conflict of interest, and the case goes on.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found the "appearance of impropriety" brought about by Willis' romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade should result in either Willis and her office leaving the case - or just Wade, who she'd appointed to head the case.
The choice is likely to be an easy one: If Willis were to remove herself, the case would come to a halt, but having Wade leave will ensure the case continues without further delay.
The judge also found there was no "actual conflict" brought about by the relationship, a finding that would have required Willis to be disqualified. "Without sufficient evidence that the District Attorney acquired a personal stake in the prosecution, or that her financial arrangements had any impact on the case, the Defendants’ claims of an actual conflict must be denied," the judge wrote.
I suppose a “split the baby” result is to be expected in a high-profile case like this, but I am happy to see that the judge ruled that there was no conflict of interest, and the case goes on.