Lawyer Alleges Conflict of Interest, Seeks Recusal of Trump Election Case Prosecutor in Georgia
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Lawyer Ashleigh Merchant initiated effort to remove Fani Willis as prosecutor in Trump Georgia election case, alleges conflict of interest due to Willis' relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
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Merchant testified for 3.5 hours before Georgia state Senate committee investigating whether Willis engaged in misconduct, provided details on her investigation into the relationship.
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Committee chair Bill Cowsert said public concerned about appropriate conduct and financial improprieties, committee tasked with finding facts and potentially amending laws.
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Democrats skeptical of efforts to investigate or punish Willis, Willis calls it a "political quest" and says she'll "do the right thing and stand up for justice."
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Merchant provided details on how she uncovered the relationship, including information from Wade's former law partner Terrence Bradley, who then did not corroborate details when called to testify.