'A grave concern': Internet divided as Leo Terrell accuses Fani Willis and Nathan Wade of misrepresenting their relationship

Leo Terrell said, 'I will submit to you that this judge is under tremendous local, state and national pressure to do the right thing'
PUBLISHED MAR 2, 2024
Attorney Leo Terrell asserted that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade set off a 'domino effect' (realleoterrell/@Instagram, Getty Images)
Attorney Leo Terrell asserted that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade set off a 'domino effect' (realleoterrell/@Instagram, Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: On March 1, Attorney Leo Terrell asserted that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade initiated a "domino effect" by misrepresenting their relationship.

The closing arguments were presented before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Friday in an evidentiary hearing to determine whether Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting a case against former President Donald Trump.



 

Leo Terrell criticizes Fulton County DA and special prosecutor over alleged relationship misrepresentation

The motion for Willis' disqualification was filed by attorneys for Michael Roman, a former Trump campaign aide, on January 8.

They alleged that Willis, who appointed Wade as a special prosecutor to assist in investigating and prosecuting the former president, was involved in a romantic relationship with him.

“It is not just the appearance, it is the actual conflict and the magnitude of the, I’m going to call it the ‘church speech,’ which was an extrajudicial statement outside the courtroom that prejudiced Donald Trump and the other 18 defendants,” Terrell told 'America Reports' co-hosts John Roberts and Sandra Smith.

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Attorney Leo Terrell said that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade triggered a 'domino effect' by misrepresenting their relationship (@FoxNews/Youtube)

“But the financial impropriety, if there was no conflict of interest, the defense is basically stating, why did they lie about the relationship, Wade and Willis regarding the start date?", he added.

"By that lie, it starts the domino effect of all the subsequent misrepresentation, and I will say this again as a lawyer for 30 years: You never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never lie to the court, and I think there’s been overwhelming evidence for the nation to see that Fani Willis and Nathan Wade are basically, have lied to the court,” Terrell continued.

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee presided over closing arguments in an evidentiary hearing to determine if Willis should be disqualified from prosecuting a case against former President Donald Trump (@FoxNews/Youtube)

Willis and Wade provided testimony indicating that their relationship did not commence until 2022. However, Robin Yeartie, a former friend of Willis, testified that her relationship with Wade began after their initial meeting in 2019.

Furthermore, phone records suggested that Wade visited Willis’ neighborhood on at least 35 occasions in 2021.

“One last point, I will submit to you that this judge is under tremendous local, state and national pressure to do the right thing and if he does the right thing, he will face some severe ramifications in my opinion,” Terrell said.

Fox News segment spurs strong reactions from viewers

The Fox News segment generated significant attention from the audience, eliciting strong reactions from viewers.

One viewer remarked, "Every single case that Fani was involved in now becomes suspect." Another expressed, "Her arrogance and hubris are staggering... she needs to go to jail."

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'Every single case that Fani was involved in now becomes suspect' (@FoxNews/Youtube)
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'Her arrogance and hubris are staggering', said one viewer (@FoxNews/Youtube)
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'A grave concern' (@FoxNews/Youtube)

A different viewer shared, "A grave concern, indeed. Thank you, Leo." Another comment read, "FANI. Needs to lose her job! She most obviously is a liar.! And you never ever lie in court.! WOW!".

Another viewer voiced, "Leo's right, ethics are taking a backseat!" Yet another comment labeled the situation as a "witch hunt."

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Another said, "Leo's right, ethics are taking a backseat!" (@FoxNews/Youtube)
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One said, 'Witch hunt' (@FoxNews/Youtube)
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'Go home, Leo lol' (@FoxNews/Youtube)
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'Trying to make a case from gossiping texts' (@FoxNews/Youtube)

However, there are others also wo weren't in favor of Terrell's views, as one said, "Go home, Leo lol."

Another humorously said, "Trying to make a case from gossiping texts. good luck. oh wow she did not tell het father....oh gee. so suspect. bwahahahaha....."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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