Daily Caller News Foundation reporter Caitlin Richardson broke down the latest developments in the corruption allegations against Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis during an appearance on Newsmax on Saturday.
Willis has been dogged by allegations that he misappropriated public funds in hiring his alleged lover, Nathan Wade, whom he appointed as special counsel in former President Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia.richardson be familiar with It was recently revealed that Wade purchased airline tickets in Willis' name and was paid a higher hourly rate than the state's top extortion expert contracted on the case.
“So just yesterday we found out on Nathan Wade's bank statement that he paid for at least two tickets for Fani Willis,” Richardson told Newsmax's Tom Bashir. “Based on contracts and billing statements obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation, we also confirmed this week that her alleged boyfriend, Nathan Wade, is being paid $250 an hour; , also learned that John Floyd, known as one of his attorneys, was paid $250 an hour.The state's top extortion experts were paid only $200 an hour as of May 2023. Initially, he was paid only $150 an hour.
Wade allegedly used funds his company received from Fulton County to pay for lavish trips with Willis. according to It opposed a motion filed by President Trump's co-defendant Michael Roman to disqualify the district attorney and dismiss the case.The special prosecutor's office has brought in about $654,000 from Willis' office since 2022, the county said. data indicates. (Related article: 'It sure looks bad': Bank report makes Fani Willis charges more likely to be true, legal expert says)
Mr. Basil asked about the latest developments regarding a possible investigation into the allegations and whether Mr. Willis could be removed from the case against Mr. Trump.
“So, there are two things I want you to keep in mind right now. Just yesterday, a member of the Fulton County Commission sent a letter to Mr. Willis requesting information regarding possible misuse of county funds. Commissioners told me that she has been pretty adamant in answering their questions so far,” Richardson said. “The next thing to keep in mind is that this matter will be heard before Judge Scott McAfee on February 15th. That time is now. But first, on February 2nd, the District Attorney must file documents in response to these allegations in court.”
During a church appearance on January 14, Willis acknowledged the allegations regarding her relationship with Wade and claimed that racism was behind the accusations.
The judge in charge of Trump's extortion case is scheduled to consider the allegations against Willis at a Feb. 15 hearing.
“Watch what Fani Willis says in her court filing and at her hearing on February 15th.” Said Richardson. “She responded to her remarks at her church last week and has not denied her charges. So it will be good to watch what she says next.”
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