Posted on 01/12/2024 5:22:04 PM PST by Libloather
House Republicans have kicked off an investigation into the attorney hired by Georgia DA Fani Willis to go after Donald Trump who is now accused of having an affair with her.
The Judiciary Committee wrote a letter to attorney Nathan Wade requesting documents related to his work on the Trump indictment in Georgia, noting that he had been paid more than $650,000 - at a rate of $250 an hour - to work on the investigation and prosecution of Trump and other federal officials, according to a new court filing.
Wade was hired as an ‘anti-corruption special prosecutor’ to investigate Trump’s alleged election interference.
Wade had never previously handled a felony trial, according to the stunning new filing by Michael Roman, one of the former president's co-defendants in the 'fake electors scheme.'
The committee noted federal funds may have been used to pay Wade, granting them jurisdiction to investigate. It highlighted the 'enormous legal fees' Wade had billed the DA's office for, in one instance, on November 5, 2021, charging for 24 hours of legal work in one day, claiming to have worked all day and night on the prosecution.
The court document released Monday alleged that Willis and Wade had been in a romantic relationship that predates her hiring him on the case.
While not proven, Willis hiring her boyfriend despite him having little expertise to lead on the prosecution and both of them financially benefitting from the arrangement could prove to be a conflict of interest.
Roman is accused of taking part in the ‘fake electors’ scheme, and is one of 18 people charged in George alongside Trump.
The filing said Wade was not qualified to serve as a court-appointed defense lawyer in the Trump case because needs to have tried 'at least two criminal trials of similar...
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Where the hell is the Governor?
How many Mr. Wades are there? I bet there’s more than one.
Kemp? You’re kidding right? Kemp is a dish rag. Useless clown incapable of doing anything useful.
A strongly worded letter to follow?
The motherload would be if there is any kick back documentation of Wade transferring any of that 650,000 to Willis on a periodic basis. Not saying there is, but logic dictates you need to look at the potential for lovers to share the gold.
No pictures please.
He should be disbarred for double-dipping.
I agree, but even he is starting to feel the heat: https://sky21.com/governor-kemp-calls-for-investigation-into-fulton-county-das-alleged-affair-with-special-prosecutor/ Whether he does anything or not is questionable because he is part of the Bush team and a TDS for sure.
He had been paid more than $650,000 - at a rate of $250 an hour - to work on the investigation and prosecution of Trump
Wade had never previously handled a felony trial.
With a democrat judge the only requirement to be a lawyer is is the tag your dog has on it’s neck.
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