Former President Donald Trump and several co-defendants filed their motion requesting permission to appeal the Judge’s decision on Monday.
The charges against Trump and his co-defendants stem from allegations by Willis that they engaged in illegal activities to influence state officials in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Among the charges are violations of the Georgia RICO Act, criminal solicitation, criminal conspiracy, filing false documents, and making false statements. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and a trial date has yet to be set.
McAfee Says Wade Must Go
Judge McAfee ordered Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade to resign from the case. McAfee warned that if Wade did not withdraw, Willis would be disqualified from prosecuting Trump.
Wade complied with the order promptly and resigned.
Judge McAfee also dismissed six counts in the case related to solicitation of violation of oath by public officers.
In his order, McAfee highlighted a lack of sufficient detail in the state’s allegations, stating that while the charges contained essential elements of the crimes, they failed to specify the nature of the underlying felony solicited.
Alleged Conflict of Interest
Four of the co-defendants, including Trump, have alleged that Willis and Wade were romantically involved before Wade was hired in 2021.
