Top Auditor Demands Georgia DA Fani Willis Answer Questions Over Allegations

Published on January 21, 2024

The chairman of the Fulton County Audit Committee demanded that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis respond after court papers alleged she engaged in an “improper” and “clandestine” relationship with one of her special prosecutors, Nathan Wade. Specifically, the chairman, Bob Ellis, sent a letter to Ms. Willis late last week asking whether she engaged in a “romantic relationship” with Mr. Wade or if she “misused” county funds. He also asked whether she “accepted valuable gifts and personal benefits from a contractor [or] recipient of County funds.” A former Trump aide, Michael Roman, who was also charged, filed a motion earlier in January that made the allegations against Ms. Willis and Ms. Wade. While the court papers provided few details and no corroborating evidence, neither party have denied the claims, and Mr. Roman’s lawyer said she has witnesses who are willing to testify....