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  • 3/7/2024
Fani Willis, the DA prosecuting Trump in Georgia, testified about her relationship with the lawyer she hired, Nathan Wade, claiming they didn't start dating until after he was hired. However, two witnesses contradicted this timeline, casting doubt on Willis' testimony. Legal experts said it's possible Willis or others lied under oath, but perjury charges are unlikely without stronger evidence. The hearing has significantly damaged Willis' credibility, according to the experts. They said she should recuse herself from the Trump case due to the appearance of impropriety, even if not legally required.
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 Benny Willis, the DA prosecuting Trump in Georgia, testified about her relationship
00:06 with the lawyer she hired, Nathan Wade, claiming they didn't start dating until after he
00:10 was hired.
00:11 However, two witnesses contradicted this timeline, casting doubt on Willis' testimony.
00:15 Legal experts said it's possible Willis or others lied under oath, but perjury charges
00:18 are unlikely without stronger evidence.
00:21 The hearing has significantly damaged Willis' credibility, according to the experts.
00:24 They said she should recuse herself from the Trump case due to the appearance of impropriety,
00:28 even if not legally required.
00:30 A judge will rule within two weeks on the motion to disqualify Willis.
00:33 For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
00:35 [THUD]

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