For much of this year, the high-profile case took a detour as Mr. Trump and his co-defendants sought to disqualify Ms. Willis, claiming that her romantic relationship with Nathan J.
But last month, Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton Superior Court ruled that an actual conflict of interest did not exist.
He allowed Ms. Willis to keep the case, though only if Mr. Wade stepped aside to resolve an “appearance of impropriety.” Mr. Wade resigned after the ruling.
Lawyers for Mr. Trump and other defendants have asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to reverse the decision.
The court, which leans conservative, has until mid-May to decide whether to take up the matter.
Persons:
Willis, Donald J, Trump, Nathan J, Wade, Scott McAfee, Mr
Organizations:
Trump, Fulton Superior Court, Mr
Locations:
Fulton County ,, Fulton, Georgia