Staff Reports
A significant development has emerged in the case against President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, as a new witness has stepped forward with explosive testimony implicating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Attorney Cindi Lee Yeager, representing the Cobb County district attorney’s office, claims to possess crucial evidence regarding Willis’s undisclosed romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade, who was involved in the election interference case against Trump.
In a court filing submitted Monday, Yeager alleges that she had multiple in-person conversations with a previous witness, Terrence Bradley, who initially testified about being uncertain when Willis’s relationship with Wade began. However, Yeager asserts that Bradley provided detailed accounts indicating that the relationship started before Willis hired Wade in November 2021. This revelation contradicts sworn testimonies given by Willis and Wade, raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest that could significantly impact the case against Trump and his co-defendants.
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Trump’s co-defendant, David Shafer, outlined plans to subpoena Yeager to offer testimony that contradicts Bradley’s, Willis’s, and Wade’s statements if Judge Scott McAfee reopens evidence on disqualifying Willis from the case. This development holds significant implications, as McAfee is currently evaluating allegations of a conflict of interest against Willis.
Beyond the romantic relationship, allegations have been raised about Willis’s and Wade’s financial dealings. Trump’s co-defendants argue that Willis financially benefited from the high wages paid to Wade using public funds and suggest impropriety in their shared vacations.
McAfee has expressed interest in examining whether Willis and Wade were romantically involved at the time of Wade's hiring in November 2021, as part of his assessment of a potential conflict of interest. While both Willis and Wade have testified that their romantic relationship began after this period, Yeager’s testimony casts doubt on the accuracy of their statements.
Additionally, the court filing alleges that Yeager overheard a phone call where Willis attempted to silence Bradley in September 2023 upon seeing a news article about payments received by Wade and his colleagues for their work in Fulton County. This revelation further adds to the controversy surrounding Willis’s conduct in the case.
As the legal proceedings continue, Yeager’s testimony holds the potential to reshape the election interference case against President Trump. McAfee's pending decision on whether to disqualify Willis in light of these allegations could profoundly affect the integrity of the legal process. The unfolding developments underscore the ongoing political turbulence surrounding this case, signaling that the controversy is far from resolved.
