Judge: Law partner must testify about Wade's relationship with Willis [View all]
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A judge has determined that Nathan Wades former law partner and divorce lawyer must tell the court what he knows about the special prosecutors relationship with District Attorney Fani Willis a decision that could produce more bombshell testimony as defense attorneys seek to disqualify the DA from prosecuting the Fulton County election interference case.
Superior Court Judge Scott McAfees chambers notified attorneys in the case by email late Monday that certain communications Terrence Bradley had with Wade are not protected by attorney-client privilege, according to numerous people who read the email. Bradley could be compelled to testify as soon as Tuesday afternoon. McAfees decision followed a closed-door meeting between the judge and Bradley on Monday that lasted nearly an hour and 20 minutes.
A spokesman for Willis said the DAs office cannot comment except in court.
Defense attorneys are seeking to disqualify the entire DAs office because of what they have called an improper romantic relationship between Willis and Wade. The defense attorneys say Willis benefitted financially by hiring Wade because he paid for trips they took together with money he earned from the case.
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