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Biggest takeaways after wild 2-day hearing on Fani Willis affair: 'What's done is done'
foxnews.com ^ | Brianna Herlihy , Claudia Kelly-Bazan

Posted on 02/17/2024 2:27:50 AM PST by RoosterRedux

The second and final day of a court hearing of evidence in allegations that Georgia prosecutor Fani Wills had an "improper" affair with her colleague has concluded, but the judge will still review testimony in a closed-door meeting.

After a bombshell admission by the defense's key witness, Terrence Bradley, who avoided answering certain questions citing attorney client privilege, Judge Scott McAfee said he would hold an "in-camera" meeting with Bradley to determine if his privilege assertions are accurate.

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Bradley had refused to answer some of the questions asked by defense counsel about what he knew about Wade and Wills’ relationship and when he knew, citing attorney client privilege. Bradley, for a brief time, was Wade’s lawyer during his divorce, which was finalized in 2023.

But Bradley admitted that a large reason he left the law firm was because an employee at the firm accused him of sexual assault, though he denied the allegation. He also indirectly admitted that he paid the employee who accused him.

This is significant because earlier in his testimony Bradley testified that the reason he left the firm was related to Wade's divorce proceedings, and therefore covered by attorney client privilege.

Judge Scott McAfee said that Bradley's admission re-opens questions about what Bradley refused to answer about what he knew about Wade and Fani Willis' romantic relationship and when he knew. Bradley refused to answer citing attorney client privilege.

"Mr. Bradley previously testified that the reason he left the firm was totally and completely covered by privilege. When asked by the state, he went into a factual scenario that, to my mind, I don't see how it relates to privilege at all. And so now I'm left wondering if Mr. Bradley has been properly interpreting privilege this entire time," the judge said.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: faniwillis; nathanwade; scottmcafee; terrencebradley
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To: RoosterRedux

Wow. Thanks for that insight. Just reminds me that there are trillions at stake if Trump wins.

And they will do whatever to keep that from happening.


41 posted on 02/17/2024 6:06:51 AM PST by vg0va3
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To: yldstrk

But maintenance of order in the courtroom is ultimately the judge’s responsibility (with some delegated to the clerk and bailiff).


42 posted on 02/17/2024 6:09:06 AM PST by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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To: EVO X

That would be my speculation as well.


43 posted on 02/17/2024 6:11:59 AM PST by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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To: RoosterRedux

After all...it was just “sympathetic, well-meaning” sex with her boyfriend.


44 posted on 02/17/2024 6:27:01 AM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: vg0va3
Ashleigh Merchant and her team have done an amazing job in this case. They kept digging until they uncovered Fani's bad behavior. If they had just stuck with the easy evidence with no digging, Fani would have gotten away with it all.

That's why Fani was so pissed on the stand Thursday. She thought she was untouchable.

45 posted on 02/17/2024 6:30:11 AM PST by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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To: RoosterRedux

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runtime 3 min 42 sec

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46 posted on 02/17/2024 6:30:46 AM PST by cuz1961 (USCGR Vet, John Adams Descendant , deal with it.)
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To: chiller

It really was on backwards.


47 posted on 02/17/2024 6:32:47 AM PST by Andy'smom (Proud member of the basket of deplorables)
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To: RoosterRedux

Liars need total recall.
All these “lawyers” have crappy memories


48 posted on 02/17/2024 6:42:21 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: RoosterRedux

I listened to Friday’s testimony off and on. The state briefly brought in former governor Barnes. He politely said he wanted nothing to do with the upcoming **** show. He said he knew Wade while taking the stand while discussing his visit to the Fulton county DA’s office concerning a potential SP appointment. He was asked on what day that happened. He didn’t remember the date on the stand, but had his office checked his calendar and it was a week before Wade was appointed as a SP.


49 posted on 02/17/2024 7:02:06 AM PST by EVO X ( )
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To: PGalt

DEI slut takes down the most popular president in American history?


Kim Gardiner took down newly elected Governor Greitens in MO, so there is a sort of precedence. Also took years of active effort against her before she resigned her office.


50 posted on 02/17/2024 7:06:16 AM PST by hanamizu ( )
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To: RoosterRedux

The case is NOT about having an affair. It is about using the prosecution to funnel huge sums of money to her lover so he’ll take her on trips and have sex with her. And then LYING UNDER OATH. Along with using cash to conceal the crime of getting kick-backs!


51 posted on 02/17/2024 7:12:06 AM PST by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: Andy'smom

Disagree....from another thread:

“Look at the contour stitching. It follows the shoulders, the contours of the front of the body. It would look preposterous on the back. Dresses can be front or back zippered these days.”

And, that style of dress has been examined and shows the bow in front, as she wore it.

Others agree, too, this is making us look like racists.


52 posted on 02/17/2024 7:25:24 AM PST by chiller (Davey Crockett said: "Be sure you're right. Then go ahead'. I'll go ahead.)
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To: chiller

Adrianna Papell is the designer, sold out at Macy’s.

https://cdn.modesens.com/availability/79113431?w=400

I don’t see a zipper in the front, and the sash could be tied front or back if sewn into the side seams.

I have a couple of items with front zippers, a blouse and a dress. The zippers on those are prominent, and obviously part of the decoration.

Fani’s dress has an invisible zipper. You only see the pull at the top, just barely visible


53 posted on 02/17/2024 8:00:58 AM PST by Andy'smom (Proud member of the basket of deplorables)
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To: ronnie raygun
I heard the judge was working for Fani before becoming a judge.

To me, it sounded an awful lot like the judge was working for Fani at the hearing also.

54 posted on 02/17/2024 8:02:27 AM PST by Colorado Doug (Now I know how the Indians felt to be sold out for a few beads and trinkets)
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To: RoosterRedux

Agree. Don’t read into my observation as an attempt to diminish what they have been able to do.

I am looking forward to seeing what they do next after the in camera review. The judge didnt seem pleased with the witness. And to hide his sexual assault payout makes it even worse.


55 posted on 02/17/2024 8:59:48 AM PST by vg0va3
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To: vg0va3
Don’t read into my observation as an attempt to diminish what they have been able to do.

I didn't.;-)

56 posted on 02/17/2024 9:03:00 AM PST by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a closed mind will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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To: EVO X

I thought it was interesting that Barnes also commended him as an organizer. As in compiling evidence, testimony, and logistics.

Not as a litigator.


57 posted on 02/17/2024 9:05:00 AM PST by vg0va3
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To: djpg
When she was asked if she slept with Wade the first night, she said that the question was offensive and “It’s a lie.”...

She wasn't asked that question. Apparently, it was implied in the case paperwork that Fanni flailed around prior to questioning, and she wasn't going to put up with that!

58 posted on 02/17/2024 9:10:51 AM PST by gloryblaze
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To: EVO X

I may be left field. Wouldn’t the case be handed off to the Prosecuting Attorney Council to find another prosecutor?

I would imagine AG Carr will stay away from this case.


59 posted on 02/17/2024 9:13:40 AM PST by vg0va3
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To: RoosterRedux

Trump lawyer(s) don’t seem to have privilege. Why should these subversives have any.


60 posted on 02/17/2024 9:14:59 AM PST by Nuc 1.1 (Liberals aren't Patriots. Remember 1789!)
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