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The judges pointed out that the nature of a District Attorney's responsibilities requires a higher standard of ethical conduct than that of a typical advocate in legal proceedings. Therefore, they concluded that the mixed actions of Willis, including her public statements and her concealed relationship with Wade, warranted her disqualification.
The Fallout
With Fanny Willis disqualified from the case, immediate questions have arisen regarding who will take over the prosecution. The court's ruling effectively leaves the case in limbo as it requires another prosecuting attorney or special prosecutor to be appointed to continue the legal actions against Trump and his co-defendants.