Special prosecutor Nathan Wade on Thursday sidestepped questioning about where Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis placed cash given to him on various outings, including birthday celebrations.
Michael Roman, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump, argued in a Jan. 8 motion that Willis appoint Wade as special counsel and use funds earned in his role as special counsel. He claimed that he had received an unfair advantage when they went on vacation together. Mr. Wade's testimony came during a hearing on whether Mr. Willis should be disqualified from the case against Mr. Trump. (Related article: 'I don't have one': Trump special counsel admits he only has one receipt proving Fanny Willis paid for her trip)
Mr Wade said Mr Willis gave him cash for a trip to celebrate his birthday, but claimed the money was never deposited into his bank account and there was no “deposit slip” for it.
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Defense attorney Craig Gillen asked Wade if he kept the cash given to him by Willis at his home.
“If I say yes, then I'm putting myself at risk by letting the world know that I have cash somewhere in the house. Don't you think that's a problem?” Wade said during the hearing. asked whether Willis should be disqualified from the case against Trump.
Wade claimed he never deposited the cash given to him by Willis into his account. Mr. Wade also claimed that Mr. Willis did not obtain the money from the ATM.
“For example, for the cruise fare, I have to break down every trip because she paid me before I got on the cruise. So even though I'm here and I pocket the money, I could store it anywhere and use it whenever I wanted,” Wade explained. “When I went on other trips, she would give me money. So at that point I either spent it, put it in my pocket, or put it in the hotel safe…that cash disappeared. The only special place I would have been would have been to go to one of my children.”
Ms. Wade also testified that Ms. Willis intended to make appropriate payments while she was out.
“I manage to make ends meet…I never said, 'I bought you dinner.' Dinner is $25, so give me $25.” Spending time with Willis If you are someone you know that she is a very independent and proud woman. Therefore, she will insist on carrying her own weight. In fact, it was a point of contention between the two of us. She’s going to pay for it herself,” Wade asserted.
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