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The Georgia Court of Appeals has scheduled a post-election present for former President Donald Trump. They’ve set the hearing to determine whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis can be removed from his case for December 5, conveniently one month after America casts its vote for the next president. This delay could hint at a rough road ahead for the prosecution.
Initially, the appeals court said the hearing would be held in early October. Now, it’s been bumped to a month after the November 5 rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden, raising suspicions about the court’s intentions. One can almost hear the collective sigh of relief from those who suspect this could stall the case indefinitely, especially if Trump finds himself back at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in 2025.
Georgia appeals court sets Fani Willis removal hearing after 2024 election #Georgia #Appellatecourt #JusticeDepartmenthttps://t.co/HuHKkIqWj0
— Texas Jaxx (@JaxxTexas) July 17, 2024
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis appeared predictably unflustered in a recent hearing, maintaining her composure despite the tumultuous proceedings. This case has been a rollercoaster, featuring Judge Scott McAfee’s refusal to remove her earlier this year, despite allegations of a conflict of interest. Trump and several co-defendants pointed to a clandestine relationship between Willis and her hired special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, as grounds for her dismissal.
Trump’s appeal of McAfee’s decision has added another layer of delay to an already drawn-out saga. Questions loom about whether the case will proceed at all if Trump is re-elected. For conservatives, this delay could offer a glimmer of hope that these seemingly politically motivated charges might dissolve in the backdrop of a second Trump term.
The former president was slapped with an indictment last August, alongside 18 others, alleging a grand plot to overturn Georgia’s election results. For many on the right, this case is nothing more than a desperate ploy by Democrats to hamstring Trump’s 2024 campaign.
As this story unfolds, one thing is certain: the drama isn’t ending anytime soon.
