Trump given permission to appeal Fani Willis decision

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee issued a certificate of immediate review on Wednesday to allow former President Donald Trump and other co-defendants to appeal his decision to require only Prosecutor Nathan Wade to resign from the case against them, leaving District Attorney Fani Willis in place.

"The Court finds that the order on the Defendants' motions to Dismiss and Disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney issued March 15, 2024, 'is of such importance to the case that immediate review should be had.' Accordingly the requested motion is granted," McAfee wrote.

"Whether District Attorney Willis and her Office are permitted to continue representing the State of Georgia in prosecuting the Defendants in this action is of the utmost importance to this case, and ensuring the appellate courts have the opportunity to weigh in on these matters pretrial is paramount," the filing states.

Trump disagreed with McAfee's decision to leave Willis in place and argued that even McAfee said “an odor of mendacity remains” over the case, and that Willis made "bad choices,” showing a “tremendous lapse in judgement” and testifying in an “unprofessional manner” about her previous conduct.

If the appeals court agrees with Trump, it could lead to a dismissal in the case. Even if it doesn't, a delay seems imminent.

Willis is also being investigated by the state bar association and could face penalties there for unethical behavior.