In a recent development in the Georgia election case involving former President Donald Trump, co-defendant and political operative Mike Roman has filed a motion alleging a potentially improper relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a colleague. Roman, who was charged last August along with Trump and 17 others for activities related to challenging the 2020 election results in Georgia, is now contesting the charges.
In his motion, Roman’s attorneys claim that Willis had a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. They allege that Wade’s law firm received funds from the county, which were then used for exotic vacations with Willis, potentially involving fraudulent payments. The motion also questions Wade’s appointment as a special prosecutor, given his lack of prosecution experience and the absence of required approval by authorities.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on the motion, which seeks to dismiss the charges against Roman and disqualify Willis, Wade, and the entire DA’s office from further prosecution of the case. The filing cites sources close to both Willis and Wade, confirming their ongoing personal relationship. It details their alleged travels together to destinations like Napa Valley and Florida, as well as Caribbean cruises, though no documentation of these purchases was included in the filing.
As of now, neither Willis nor Wade have publicly disputed these allegations. Willis’s office has indicated that she intends to respond through legal filings rather than through the media.
Roman’s motion also contends that the Fulton County district attorney lacked legal authority to appoint the special prosecutor. It argues that the alleged personal relationship between Willis and Wade has led to significant profit from the prosecution at the taxpayers’ expense, thereby violating laws regulating the use of public funds and creating irreparable conflicts of interest.
The handling of the case by Willis has been marked by irregularities, including a leaked draft indictment and reliance on disputed news sources in launching the case. Trump currently faces state criminal charges in Georgia and New York, federal criminal charges in D.C. and Florida, and a civil fraud case in New York.
This latest allegation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal battles surrounding the former president and his associates, raising questions about the conduct and impartiality of those involved in the prosecution.