Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reaffirmed her commitment to prosecuting Trump.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis reaffirmed her commitment to prosecuting former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants by stating that despite attempts to derail the case, the prosecution is moving forward without any delays.
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Willis expressed her determination to carry out her duties effectively and dismissed concerns about her reputation among Fulton County residents. “I’m not embarrassed by anything I’ve done. I guess my greatest crime is I had a relationship with a man, but that’s not something I find embarrassing in any way. And I know that I have not done anything that’s illegal,” Willis said.
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Legal analysts have raised concerns about Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ public statements regarding the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Atlanta defense attorney Andrew Fleischman and Georgia State University law professor Clark Cunningham criticized Willis for making comments that they believe serve no legitimate law enforcement purpose and could potentially harm the integrity of the trial process.
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Atlanta defense attorney Andrew Fleischman pointed out that such statements could be used to argue for gag orders and disqualification, while Cunningham suggested that Willis’ remarks sounded more like campaign rhetoric aimed at voters.
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Despite this criticism, Willis maintained that she is open to considering plea deals with the remaining defendants and emphasized that her office will listen to any explanations provided.
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Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti noted that Willis’ comments about future guilty pleas could imply a tougher stance on plea deals following attempts to disqualify her. Fleischman highlighted that Willis’ statements may violate ethics rules by potentially influencing public opinion against the accused. However, both Fleischman and Cunningham expressed skepticism that Willis’ remarks would significantly impact the outcome of the case.
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Willis emphasized that her team has been working diligently on the case despite distractions and external pressures. She remains focused on upholding the law and ensuring justice is served, regardless of any attempts to hinder the legal process.
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“While that was going on, we were writing responsive briefs, we were still doing the case in a way that it needed to be done. I don’t feel like we’ve been slowed down at all. I do think there are efforts to slow down this train, but the train is coming,” Willis said Saturday at an Atlanta-area Easter event. “We’re not going to miss or skip a beat because of all the noise or distraction on one case. We’re going to continue to do our work,” she added.
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“I am not a perfect human being, but what I am is a hard-working human being, and a human being that loves the community I serve and who understands this seat does not belong to me, it belongs to the people,” Willis later said. “And as long as I’m here, I’m going to try to do the job in a way that’s honorable.”
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Legal expert Fleischman responded, “Prosecutors announcing at the outset of a case who they’re indicting, the charges being brought and why is fine, but they should not make public statements that have no legitimate law enforcement purpose even in the context of a political campaign.”
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“They strengthen arguments for gag orders and disqualification, and they harm the public’s trust that this trial is about holding people accountable for crimes they have committed, rather than as part of an overall political strategy,” Fleischman added.
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“Saying that the ‘train is coming’ and implying that the defendants will now get less favorable plea deals because of a motion that was filed seems like it is meant to heighten condemnation of the accused,” Fleischman said.
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Fleischman added, “On the other hand, the defense may prefer that she keep talking, and may ask to submit clips of her interviews as evidence at trial.”
