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EXCLUSIVE: Judge McAfee talks about upcoming ruling over to remove Willis from Trump case
WSBtv2 ^ | 3/14/24 | staff

Posted on 03/14/2024 6:49:08 PM PDT by CFW

ATLANTA — Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that he will rule on whether to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the state’s RICO case against former president Donald Trump and 14 co-defendants on Friday.

There’s a lot riding on the judge’s decision, including the future of the case, not to mention Willis’ career as a prosecutor.

Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne spoke exclusively to McAfee on the eve of that decision.

“What can you tell us about the timing of your order on the Fulton DA disqualification issue?” Winne asked McAfee.

“I made a promise to everybody. These kind of orders take time to write. I need to say exactly what I want to, and I plan to stick to the timeline I gave everyone,” McAfee said.

“So this week?” Winne asked McAfee.

“Should be out tomorrow,” McAfee said.

(Excerpt) Read more at wsbtv.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: ethics; faniwillis; georgia; judgemcafee; lawfare; misconduct; scottmcafee; trump
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To: mass55th

They LIED under oath, they are district attorneys, this judge lets that pass he should NOT be on the bench, it is a slap in the face to the entire judicial system!! WHY in the hell would ANYONE tell the truth under oath if this is let go???


21 posted on 03/14/2024 7:29:58 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: jeffersondem

I wonder if “mission statements” are aligned with Obama’s “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America.”


22 posted on 03/14/2024 7:31:01 PM PDT by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas (Re-imagine the media!)
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To: suasponte137
.. it would be hard to not kick from the case at a minimum.

What has been happening in cases like this is that the corrupt stuff is addressed, discussed, condemned in the strongest language... and then explained away as inconsequential or irrelevant so no consequences are meted out. Expect that, and if anything different happens, it's going to be a pleasant surprise. I don't believe we are at the part of the movie yet where the hero is getting his revenge.

23 posted on 03/14/2024 7:33:32 PM PDT by jz638
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To: escapefromboston

The judge did say he has small children who won’t understand now but that he is looking forward to telling them later and telling them that he was true to the law and did the right thing.


24 posted on 03/14/2024 7:33:48 PM PDT by JayGalt
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To: jeffersondem

West Point has been corrupted even within the small minded younger ranks....these are punks that have never had a taste of pure despair or raw life and death decision. All it takes is for a handful over the years to gain credential and then they teach...etc...etc... etcc. The cost for Liberty remains as it always has. I will fall for my fellow American if need be...God has plans for each of us and we will never know until we see his loving light. God be with us as we surely need his grace with all the dark around us.


25 posted on 03/14/2024 7:36:08 PM PDT by mythenjoseph (Islam has NO place in a Christian society.)
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To: Revel
does anyone know if the judges decision can be appealed by either side?

Since this is a pre-trial motion, I would say yes, the prosecution can appeal the judge's decision to disqualify Willis and/or the entire Fulton County District Attorney's office.

-PJ

26 posted on 03/14/2024 7:39:54 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: CFW

Sadly he will give her a pass...that is why he threw out some charges...to show he was fair..


27 posted on 03/14/2024 7:40:30 PM PDT by dpetty121263
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To: CFW

I am thinking he is to afraid do anything about/against Fanni and Wade - just my opinion - nothing will happen and Trumps case continue - Pray I am wrong


28 posted on 03/14/2024 7:44:04 PM PDT by blueyon (God, is who we need)
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To: Lurker

Yeah, I wouldn’t be surprised if the judge keeps her on the case. Looking out for his own butt.

I hope I’m wrong.


29 posted on 03/14/2024 7:44:14 PM PDT by telescope115 (I NEED MY SPACE!!! 🔭)
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To: jz638
I'm afraid that if McAfee doesn't disqualify Willis, she will become "a woman scorned" on steroids. I would expect an "exonerated" Fani Willis to go scorched earth on Trump and everyone else.

Ashleigh Merchant will become persona non grata in Fulton County.

-PJ

30 posted on 03/14/2024 7:48:10 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: CFW

It’s Fulton County, Jake.


31 posted on 03/14/2024 7:49:19 PM PDT by Fido969 (P to )
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

I don’t think I’ve seen this before. I thought judges couldn’t talk about a case in progress.


32 posted on 03/14/2024 7:51:53 PM PDT by rdl6989 ( )
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To: escapefromboston

“ He’s probably a coward.”
Pansy ass beta coward.


33 posted on 03/14/2024 7:54:54 PM PDT by 9422WMR
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To: 9422WMR

“ He’s probably a coward.”
Pansy ass beta coward.

>>>He must be profoundly conflicted because he is an appointee of NeverTrumper Governor Kemp yet is up for (re) election.

He has to weigh whether to please Kemp or risk the wrath of the voters.


34 posted on 03/14/2024 8:00:11 PM PDT by edie1960 (7 )
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To: Fester Chugabrew
i.m hoping he and his family are already out of town. and that he releases it at midnight.....set on a timer....that's what i would do.

there are rules that go with being a prosecutor. the money...the gifts...the lies...he never tried a case...the pings...

The choice is "appearance of" or "actual". Guess what...actual is there.

35 posted on 03/14/2024 8:13:20 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: Chad C. Mulligan

he’s not discussing it...not one little bit.


36 posted on 03/14/2024 8:14:15 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: jeffersondem

they didn’t drop it...they added to it.


37 posted on 03/14/2024 8:15:30 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: CFW

Thanks for the post!


38 posted on 03/14/2024 8:22:49 PM PDT by djstex (All I Have to Say... President Trump was right about everything!)
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To: mass55th
I’m thinking that his throwing out some of the charges against Trump is supposed to placate all of us

I agree that’s probably what’s going on, he’ll probably keep her but try to give the impression she’s on a tight leash. The right decision would of course be to not only remove her from the case but set up a separate trial to investigate her for likely perjury to the court.

39 posted on 03/14/2024 8:24:09 PM PDT by Golden Eagle (It is far easier to fool someone, than to convince them that they've been fooled. )
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To: CFW

I think McAffe made a decision to TEST THE TEMPERATURE WHEN HE JUDGED SIX CHARGES TO BE DISMISSED.

He thought...if there is NO NEGATIVE REACTION TO HIM IF HE MADE THAT JUDGMENT, HE WAS SAFE TO DUMP WILLIS.

There have been NO DEMONTRATIONS.


40 posted on 03/14/2024 8:27:42 PM PDT by Maris Crane
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