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Fiendish Thingy

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23. No basis to Roman's complaint, however

Fri Feb 2, 2024, 04:54 PM

Feb 2024

This could cost Willis her re-election bid and she could be replaced by a DA who would simply drop the entire RICO case.

It didn’t have to be this way.

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Fani Willis admits relationship with prosecutor on Trump Georgia case [View all] brooklynite Feb 2024 OP

So what? Probatim Feb 2024 #1

Agree bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #2

He has never tried a felony case in the state. former9thward Feb 2024 #35

False. He tried felonies in both state and federal court and has taught judicial training classes to new judges in GA. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #40

What felonies? What major criminal cases? former9thward Feb 2024 #48

You failed to read the whole article, former9thward. You falsely asserted he never tried a felony case. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #58

I was going from YOUR OWN LINK. former9thward Feb 2024 #63

No, you're the one who claimed Wade never tried a felony case. You were wrong. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #67

Wade was not the first choice and possibly not the second. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #53

So? former9thward Feb 2024 #54

Do you know the workload of other staff in the office? LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #55

The others said no. IamHappy Feb 2024 #57

Those were the only two she could find? former9thward Feb 2024 #64

Exactly, and they're both on the same side of the case. It's not like they're on opposing sides. brush Feb 2024 #3

It's inappropriate and unethical for bosses to hire someone they are dating Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #20

But they were not dating when she hired him. emulatorloo Feb 2024 #29

doesn't matter- Bosses shouldn't date employees Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #31

You inadvertently wrote something that was not factual, so I corrected it. Nothing less, nothing more. emulatorloo Feb 2024 #32

You are right, and it is unprofessional. This unfortunately creates a distraction, JohnSJ Feb 2024 #33

There is a bit of a distinction here that needs to be made moniss Feb 2024 #37

Wade is an independent contractor, not Willis' employee. nt SunSeeker Feb 2024 #41

She has the ability to hire and fire him Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #46

Willis is not his "boss." SunSeeker Feb 2024 #60

What was the name of the government agency that contracted with him? MichMan Feb 2024 #65

Fancy meeting you deep in this days old subthread, MichMan! SunSeeker Feb 2024 #68

Ahem, Clarence and Ginni? Now THAT is what a crime looks like. See the difference? nt TeamProg Feb 2024 #4

Ugh...why. damn it. angrychair Feb 2024 #5

Absolutely! She seemed so smart and determined. I can't believe she has given 50 Shades Of Blue Feb 2024 #7

The relationship didn't occur until after he was hired neohippie Feb 2024 #9

But they could have put their passion on hold TexasBushwhacker Feb 2024 #11

It doesn't matter angrychair Feb 2024 #16

It is inappropriate and unethical for bosses to engage in a romantic relationship with an employee Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #21

Naive at best Ponietz Feb 2024 #12

I say this in the nicest way possible...grow up! agingdem Feb 2024 #14

Growing up would require higher standards than Republicans Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #22

I say this in the nicest way possible speak easy Feb 2024 #24

Wade was not Willis' employee. He's an independent contractor. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #42

'direct report' not employee speak easy Feb 2024 #45

I see you can't name any Georgia prohibition. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #61

As you know, If there was a Georgia law, speak easy Feb 2024 #62

I thought it was a past relationship, not one currently going on. That being the case, ugh...I agree with you... CTyankee Feb 2024 #15

trump is still the same worthless criminal. But this distraction has delayed the trial. Silent Type Feb 2024 #6

This is not a good thing Groundhawg Feb 2024 #8

No basis to dismiss the charges. Qutzupalotl Feb 2024 #10

No basis to Roman's complaint, however Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #23

It could, but Fulton County is very blue Qutzupalotl Feb 2024 #27

Hmmm this looks like a nothing burger neohippie Feb 2024 #13

While there is nothing illegal about this, the optics are horrible... SKKY Feb 2024 #17

It's worse, because Page and Strozk were co workers Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #25

Wade is an independent contractor. He was never Willis' employee. nt SunSeeker Feb 2024 #43

Stop making excuses for Willis's poor judgement Fiendish Thingy Feb 2024 #47

Stop attacking people with inaccurate assertions of fact. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #59

That may be true, but I don't think the average independent voter... SKKY Feb 2024 #49

How disappointing. Demobrat Feb 2024 #18

So what? ArkansasDemocrat1 Feb 2024 #19

what about ... speak easy Feb 2024 #26

I certainly don't care myself one little bit. BigDemVoter Feb 2024 #28

Well, then I guess... Think. Again. Feb 2024 #30

It's an unforced error, completely avoidable. Drum Feb 2024 #34

Since the indictments were moniss Feb 2024 #36

There is also zero evidence moniss Feb 2024 #38

Good Lord! Jacson6 Feb 2024 #39

Why do you think it will "kill the case against Trump"? SunSeeker Feb 2024 #44

IT. LOOKS. BAD. zanana1 Feb 2024 #50

Ya mean, just like MTG with her fitness trainer or Bimbobert with her drag-show bar owner? Blue Owl Feb 2024 #51

To be fair, Boebert got hammered for what she did by the media Polybius Feb 2024 #56

Uh oh MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2024 #52

Sorry, but that's unethical. zanana1 Feb 2024 #66

Why? SunSeeker Feb 2024 #69

The defense doesn't need this ammunition. zanana1 Feb 2024 #70

The defense does not need us repeating their bullshit talking points. nt SunSeeker Feb 2024 #72

Nice save. zanana1 Feb 2024 #84

A government employee Zeitghost Feb 2024 #74

How? He was paid for his time like the other appointed special prosecutors. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #76

At best it's bad optics Zeitghost Feb 2024 #78

They didn't start dating until months after he got the contract. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #79

Then it should have been disclosed at that time Zeitghost Feb 2024 #82

Simple... FBaggins Feb 2024 #75

What specific rule did she violate? nt SunSeeker Feb 2024 #77

Her own FBaggins Feb 2024 #80

So you have no legal prohibitions she broke. Got it. nt SunSeeker Feb 2024 #81

Without evidence of fraud Zeitghost Feb 2024 #83

The problem is Wade is a contractor and his employment is solely based on the continued prosecution of Trump. Calista241 Feb 2024 #71

That is the case with all contracted special prosecutors. SunSeeker Feb 2024 #73