![]() Willis seized several opportunities to defend herself. ![]() ![]() … I think you lied right here,” Willis said to attorney Ashleigh Merchant, pointing to copies of filings that raised accusations of self-dealing and nepotism. Willis repeatedly accused some of the defense attorneys of peddling lies – before and after the judge’s admonishment. This led to a few rebukes from McAfee, who urged her and other attorneys in the courtroom to maintain “professionalism” and to not “talk over each other.” Willis didn’t act much like a traditional witness and was more like a prosecutor, arguing with the defense attorneys, raising objections, making legal arguments and even having exchanges with the judge. The risks could not be greater, and Willis’ credibility is on the line. The district attorney who has charged Trump with racketeering went under oath to defend her ethics and answer personal questions about her relationship with Wade. What unfolded on Thursday is extremely rare in American courtrooms. Here are takeaways from the hearing that was at times jaw-dropping, awkward and strikingly personal. The judge said he does not plan to issue a ruling on Friday. Willis was expected to return Friday to be be cross-examined by district attorney lawyer Anna Cross, but Cross said at the beginning of Friday’s hearing that she did not have any additional questions. There was talk of cash exchanging hands from Willis to Wade, where they store their money at home, CashApp usage, and their spending habits – all to get to the question of whether Willis benefitted financially from putting him on her staff. Trump and his co-defendants want the judge to disqualify Willis’ team from the case – or throw out the charges – because of a possible conflict-of-interest. Judge Scott McAfee convened the hearing after some of Trump’s co-defendants surfaced allegations of a relationship between Willis and Nathan Wade, whom she hired in 2021 to join the prosecution team. Related article Trump’s team facing a new conundrum: How to stay on the trail during a weekslong criminal trial President Donald Trump arrives on stage for a Get Out The Vote rally at the North Charleston Convention Center on Februin North Charleston, South Carolina. Republican presidential candidate, former U.S.
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