Willis can stay, but at what cost the lead starts right now Breaking News, nathan wade, the top prosecutor in Donald Trumps Georgia Election case. Resides hours after District Attorney fani willis was given an ultimatum. Either he goes or she does so where does the case against donald trump go from here . Plus huge tornado wow oh, my god utter devastation after a string of tornadoes hits the midwest, at least three people killed, dozens injured, and theres a chance for more Severe Weather tonight. With more than 25 million americans at risk from hail tornadoes, and flooding. And as if boeing needed any more problems today, major news alerts about pilot seats on some aircraft. After report says a Cockpit Mishap may have caused a Passenger Plane to plunge midflight welcome to the lead. Im abby phillip in for jake tapper and you start with a Breaking News from georgia Fulton County District Attorney fani willis can keep her election case against donald trump because her top prosecutor has
Financially benefited from hiring wade and that that created a Conflict Of Interest now, todays ruling is a major victory for willis and her office. But it came with some Harsh Criticism from judge scott mcafee, Who Rebuked Willis for the relationship. And now says that it leaves a stain on the prosecutions team. Cnns Nick Valencia is live outside the courthouse. For us in fulton county, nyc. Youve been watching this case unfold for months . What stands out to you about the decision today well look, fani willis, there were some real concerns that she would be disqualified before today. And as it stands, shes going to be allowed to stay so long as she gets rid of the man whom she was romantically involved in and those close to fani willis or allies. They are seeing this as a big win its a huge win even if its only a technical win on paper. And even if it does come with some blistering criticism from the judge a massive indictment on her behavior. He called some of her testimony on Febru
Failed to prove willis financially benefited from hiring wade, but this finding is by no means an indication that the court condones this tremendous lapse its in judgment or the unprofessional manner of the District Attorneys testimony during the evidentiary hearing, judge scott mcafee wrote rather, it is the undersigneds opinion that georgia law does not permit the finding of an actual conflict for simply making bad choices. Mcafee also describing willis fiery testimony last month as unprofessional youve been intrusive into peoples personal lives. Youll confuse, you think im on trial. These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020. Im not on trial no matter how hard you try to put me on trial. And her january remarks at an atlantaarea church as legally improper oh she play the ways card. But no. Isnt playing the race card when they only question the judge also reasonable questions exist about the timing of willis and wades relationship. When did your romantic relati
Money. All when 808592400. Thats when 808592400 fani willis facing a choice after a ruling by the judge in the Georgia Election interference case involving former President Trump, either the prosecutor she had are related you shouldnt ship width has to be removed from the case or she and her entire office have to go and tornadoes leveling homes and buildings in indiana and ohio hi, you local Officials Say it is like a bomb went off there at least three are dead, is towns pick up the pieces after this disaster, Search And Rescue efforts are still underway. And did chaos in the cockpit cause that terrifying plunge on an airplane this week, theres new reporting suggesting the problem may have sorted because someone inadvertently hit a switch on the pilots seat. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in right here to Cnn News Central Fulton County District Attorney fani willis has survived an effort by former President Trump and his allies to get her kicked
Writing, i will always remember and well remind everyone that you were mcafee concluding the defense failed to prove willis financially benefited from hiring wade, but this finding is by no means an indication that the court condones this tremendous lapse in judgment or the unprofessional manner of the District Attorneys testimony during the evidentiary hearing, judge scott mcafee wrote rather it is the undersigneds opinion that georgia law does not permit the finding of an actual conflict for simply making bad choices. Mcafee also describing willis fiery testimony last month as unprofessional, been intrusive into peoples personal lives. Youll confuse, you think im on trial. These people are on trial for trying to so in an election in 2020, im not on trial no matter how hard you try to put me on trial. And her january remarks at an atlanta area church as legally improper first thing they say, oh, she played race card but no isnt playing the race card when they only question one . The j