📰 Judge Orders Fulton County DA Fani Willis to Redo Record Search in Trump Case

In a significant development surrounding the high-profile criminal case against former President Donald Trump, a Georgia judge has ordered Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to conduct a new and more thorough search for records after determining that her previous efforts were insufficient.

The ruling stems from a lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, which has been seeking communications between Willis’ office and federal entities such as Special Counsel Jack Smith and the U.S. House January 6 Committee. The judge found that Willis’ affidavit failed to address whether key devices belonging to former special prosecutor Nathan Wade and chief investigator Michael Hill had been properly searched2.

🔍 Concerns Over Transparency and Coordination

Judicial Watch alleges that Willis may have improperly coordinated with federal agencies in her prosecution of Trump and 18 co-defendants over alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results. The judge’s order requires Willis to clarify her search protocols and submit a more comprehensive report within 14 days.

This is not the first setback for Willis in the case. Earlier this year, her office was ordered to pay over $22,000 in legal fees for failing to adequately respond to open records requests. Critics argue that the lack of transparency raises questions about the independence and integrity of the investigation.

💼 Political and Legal Fallout

The controversy surrounding Willis has intensified following her disqualification from the Trump case by the Georgia Court of Appeals, which cited a “significant appearance of impropriety” due to her personal relationship with Nathan Wade. The case has since been narrowed due to plea deals and legal challenges.

As scrutiny mounts from both legal watchdogs and the Georgia legislature, Willis faces growing pressure to demonstrate accountability and restore public trust in her office’s handling of one of the most politically charged prosecutions in recent history.

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