In a recent development, Terrence BradleyGeorgia’s former U.S. Attorney’s Office divorce lawyer Nathan Wadetestified that her text messages about the history of Wade’s romantic relationship with the Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis they were based on speculation and not fact.
What happened: Bradley testified Tuesday at a hearing to determine whether the former president’s top attorneys Donald Trump’s The Georgia election interference case should be disqualified due to their romantic involvement. Both Willis and Wade acknowledge their relationship, but claim it began after Wade was hired to investigate Trump in November 2021, thus creating no conflict, The Hill reported.
Bradley, the defense’s star witness, was ordered to testify in more detail about the relationship between Willis and Wade. He admitted to sending text messages to the defense attorney Ashleigh Merchantcontradicting the timeline of their relationship established by prosecutors.
However, Bradley’s testimony did not deal prosecutors the blow the defense hoped for. He repeatedly said he could not remember the details and that the text messages were purely speculative. When asked about the source of his knowledge, Bradley replied: “I was speculating.”
Despite further questioning by Trump’s lawyer Steve SadowBradley stood his ground, stating that his comments about the timeline of Willis and Wade’s relationship were speculative.
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Because matter: The ongoing charges against prosecutors in the election interference case against former President Trump could potentially compromise the case. The allegations, which include a romantic relationship between the two prosecutors, have led to concerns about public confidence in the case.
At a recent hearing, Willis and Wade both took the stand to defend their relationship, which they say began in early 2022. Both struggled to provide precise dates for the start and end of their relationship, with Willis saying he stated that he had had a “difficult” time. conversation” in August 2023, which she considers the end of their relationship.
Amid these developments, former President Trump called the case “totally discredited” following prosecutors’ admission of their romantic ties.
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