In a bold legal reprimand, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay a whopping $54,000 in attorney fees. This stems from her blatant violation of open records laws during her misguided RICO case against President Trump. It’s a triumph for transparency and a setback for those who would misuse their power.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause issued the order, insisting that Willis pay the legal fees for failing to provide the requested records to the plaintiff’s lawyer, Ashleigh Merchant. The records in question pertain to Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor handpicked by Willis to target Trump.
The ethical concerns deepen with revelations of an inappropriate relationship between Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, her top prosecutor in the RICO and conspiracy case against Trump. Wade, whose work was criticized, received over $600,000 while enjoying personal benefits such as lavish vacations with Willis.
“Defendants — through the Open Records custodian, Dexter Bond — were openly hostile to counsel for Plaintiff, Ms. Merchant, and testified that Ms. Merchant’s requests were handled differently than other requests,”
reported the court order, as noted by Fox News.
Fox News further reported:
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay more than $54,000 for violating the state’s open records laws in relation to the prosecution of President Donald Trump.
Judge Krause formalized her decision, instructing Willis to pay $54,264 in attorney fees and litigation costs after she “intentionally” failed to provide documents requested by Ashleigh Merchant. Merchant had filed to disqualify Willis from prosecuting Trump over alleged interference in the 2020 election.
The controversy thickens as Krause noted that Willis’ office did not produce documents concerning Nathan Wade’s employment. Wade was compelled to resign following the exposure of his romantic liaison with Willis, igniting questions about any potential financial gains from his appointment.
In a similar vein, a Georgia judge previously mandated Fani Willis to pay nearly $22,000 to a conservative watchdog group for attorney fees. This ruling came as she defaulted on another open records lawsuit by refusing to disclose her communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith. Read more about this earlier ruling here.
The actions of Fani Willis reveal a concerning pattern of secrecy and questionable ethics. It’s clear that transparency and accountability are paramount as we continue to champion justice in this great nation.
