Former Friend Testifies About Personal Relationship in Georgia Election Interference Case
In a shocking turn of events, a former friend and co-worker of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has testified about her personal relationship with a special prosecutor, which allegedly began before he was hired in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump. The testimony from Robin Yeartie directly contradicts previous statements made by Willis and Wade, claiming that their personal relationship only began after Wade was hired in November 2021.
Yeartie, who previously worked in the district attorney’s office, took the stand in a hearing to determine whether Willis should be removed from the case accusing Trump and others of conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. She testified that she witnessed Wade and Willis hugging and kissing before November 2021.
This revelation has brought into question the integrity of the case against Trump and has led to calls for Willis’ removal. In a court filing, Willis and Wade admitted to having a “personal relationship” but denied any financial benefits resulting from it. Wade claimed that the relationship started in 2022, after he was hired as a special prosecutor, and that they only shared travel expenses and never lived together.
The potential removal of Willis from the case would be a significant development in what is already a complex legal battle against Trump. It could also lead to further delays, making it less likely for a trial to take place before the upcoming November election, where Trump is expected to be the Republican nominee for president.
Since the allegations of an inappropriate relationship came to light last month, Trump has seized upon them to cast doubt on the legitimacy of Willis’ case. Other Republicans have likewise called for investigations into Willis, who is a Democrat up for reelection this year.
In a separate hearing held in New York on Thursday, it was determined that Trump’s hush-money criminal case would proceed as scheduled, with jury selection set to begin on March 25.
The testimony of Yeartie comes after a heated debate between lawyers over who should answer questions in the hearing. Roman’s lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant, has issued subpoenas to Willis, Wade, seven other employees of the district attorney’s office, and others, including Wade’s former business partner, Terrence Bradley. Although Bradley took the witness stand earlier in the day, he refused to answer questions from Merchant, citing attorney-client privilege.
Michael Roman, a former Trump campaign staffer and onetime White House aide, alleged in a motion that Willis and Wade had engaged in an improper romantic relationship before Wade was hired. The motion claims that Willis paid Wade large sums for his work and personally benefited when he paid for their vacations, creating a conflict of interest. Roman, along with Trump and several other co-defendants, is seeking to have the indictment dismissed and to prevent Willis, Wade, and their offices from continuing to be involved in the case.
Willis has vehemently denied any financial or personal conflicts of interest that would justify her removal from the case. In a filing, she referred to the allegations as “salacious” and claimed they were intended to generate headlines.
Judge McAfee, who presided over the hearing, stated that Willis could be disqualified if evidence is presented demonstrating an actual conflict or the appearance of one. He emphasized that the key questions to be explored during the hearing are whether a relationship existed, its nature (romantic or nonromantic), when it formed, and whether it continues. These questions are only relevant in conjunction with the question of any personal benefit resulting from the relationship.
The outcome of this hearing could have far-reaching implications for both the Georgia election interference case and the upcoming presidential election. As the legal battle against Trump intensifies, all eyes are on the courtroom as the truth behind these allegations unfolds.
