Georgia's Highest Court Upholds DA Removal in Trump Election Case

The Georgia Supreme Court refused to review a decision preventing District Attorney Fani Willis from continuing the election interference case against Donald Trump. The decision stemmed from Willis's relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. A new prosecutor must be found to continue or dismiss the complex and resource-heavy case.

Georgia's highest court has refused to consider an appeal by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis regarding her removal from the state's high-profile election interference case against former President Donald Trump.

The Georgia Court of Appeals cited an "appearance of impropriety" regarding a romantic relationship between Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, placing constraints on her involvement in the case. Despite her appeal, the Georgia Supreme Court has opted not to review the ruling.

The responsibility now falls on the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia to appoint a new prosecutor. The complexity of the case, which involves multiple defendants and intricate legal questions, makes it challenging to find someone willing to take it on.

(With inputs from agencies.)