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Georgia court puts pause on Fani Willis' sweeping election case against Trump

In a major setback to the Fulton County District Attorney, the Georgia Court of Appeals on Wednesday put a pause on any proceedings related to the 2020 election interference case against former President Trump and co-defendants until it hears the case to disqualify Fani Willis in October. The appeals court has tentatively scheduled a hearing date of Oct. 4 for …

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Trump's appeal to disqualify Fani Willis from GA case gets October hearing date

The Georgia Court of Appeals has tentatively scheduled a hearing date of Oct. 4 for the case brought by former President Trump and his co-defendants to have embattled District Attorney Fani Willis disqualified from the case. “President Trump’s interlocutory appeal was docketed today in the Georgia Court of Appeals, and oral argument is tentatively scheduled for October 4, 2024,” Steve …

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Atlanta senior home plagued by 'junkie' squatters, rampant crime, residents say

The elderly residents of a senior living facility in Atlanta are begging for a reprieve from squatters, filthy conditions and rampant crime at their doorstep. Atlanta police have confirmed calls for motor vehicle theft, vandalism and burglary at the Veranda in Collegetown, Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Renita Callier, the daughter of resident Charles Russell, told the outlet that there are …

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GA lawmaker probing Fani Willis says more hearings to come after ‘credible’ witness testimony

A Georgia state senator spearheading the probe into the Fulton County district attorney’s office says some of District Attorney Fani Willis’ claims about her relationship are “dubious” after one whistleblower’s testimony. On Thursday, the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, held its fourth hearing as part of its investigation into Willis’ alleged misconduct …

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Fani Willis’ ex-staffer testifies she was fired after blowing whistle on DA’s spending

A fourth Georgia state Senate investigation committee hearing as part of its probe into alleged misconduct by District Attorney Fani Willis concluded Thursday afternoon. The Senate Special Committee on Investigations, chaired by Republican state Sen. Bill Cowsert, considered sworn testimony from witness Amanda Timpson, who served as Willis’ director of juvenile diversion programs but says she was demoted and eventually …

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Nathan Wade spotted at Fani Willis' victory party 'all smiles': report

Former special prosecutor Nathan Wade was spotted attending the campaign party for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis after her primary victory in Georgia Tuesday night. Willis quickly defeated her Democratic challenger Christian Wise Smith by over 30,000 votes Tuesday night. Willis was seen mingling with the crowd in a glittery blue dress after her win at an event in …

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Trump Judge Scott McAfee wins Georgia primary

Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee, who is the judge in the sweeping racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, won the primary election Tuesday. McAfee, favored to win, was challenged by civil rights attorney and radio host Robert Patillo in the nonpartisan race. McAfee has been a judge for just over a year, since Republican Gov. Brian Kemp appointed …

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4 dead in wrong-way Georgia van crash

Four people, including three members of the same family, died Sunday after a van crossed the median on a northwest Georgia interstate and plowed into oncoming traffic. Five others were injured in the multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 75 near Emerson. State troopers say a Kia van was traveling north when it crossed a grassy median into the southbound lanes and …

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Biden mocked for apparent small showing of supporters in Dem city: 'Nobody cared'

Critics on social media dragged President Biden over video footage showing what appeared to be a small showing of supporters greeting the president’s motorcade in the deep blue city of Atlanta, where he held a fundraising event and delivered Morehouse College’s commencement speech. “Crooked Joe Biden – dazed and confused, as usual – shuffles down the short stairs in Atlanta …

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Nathan Wade's estranged wife says he’s failed to pay spousal support since resigning from Fani Willis' office

The estranged wife of ex-special prosecutor Nathan Wade said in a Georgia court filing Friday that Wade claims his resignation from his post at the Fulton County District Attorney’s office “constitutes a substantial change in circumstance, rendering him unable to meet his financial obligation” in their divorce proceedings. Wade was hired in 2021 by DA Fani Willis to help prosecute …

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