In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.&nbsp;

Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November.&nbsp;

<h2>Georgia election case</h2>

On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor&nbsp;after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office&nbsp;removed from the case.&nbsp;

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The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date.

The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest.&nbsp;

However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling.&nbsp;

In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.”

The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden&nbsp;won.&nbsp;

<h2>Classified documents case</h2>

The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office.&nbsp;

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The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself.

The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial.&nbsp;

The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case.

In what might be another win for the former United States President Donald Trump, an appeals court in the US state of Georgia, on Wednesday (May 8) agreed to review a lower court decision which allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to remain on the election interference case. Trump, 77, has been charged in four criminal cases, but only one of them has headed for trial as his lawyers have reportedly sought to delay the others until after the upcoming presidential elections in November. Georgia election case On Wednesday, a Georgia appeals court said that it would review a ruling which allowed Willis to continue as prosecutor after Trump and some other defendants in Georgia tried to get her and her office removed from the case. Also Read | Hush money trial: Stormy Daniels reveals racy details about sexual encounter with Trump The move, which is seemingly aimed at delaying the case, comes a day after the judge in Trump’s Florida classified documents case indefinitely postponed the trial date. The defendants in Georgia, including Trump, had sought to get Willis and her office off the election interference case saying that her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest. However, in March, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee found that was not the case, but allowed the defendants to appeal his ruling. In an email to the Associated Press, Trump’s lead attorney in Georgia, Steve Sadow said that the former president looks forward to presenting arguments as to why the case should be dismissed and Willis “should be disqualified for her misconduct in this unjustified, unwarranted political persecution.” The allegations that Willis had improperly benefited from her relationship with Wade derailed the case against the former president and 18 others who have been accused of illegally trying to overturn the election result in Georgia, where Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden won. Classified documents case The delay in the Georgia case came after US District Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida, on Tuesday (May 7) indefinitely postponed Trump’s trial on the charges of illegally keeping classified documents after leaving office. Also Read | Donald Trump classified documents case delayed indefinitely, experts warn of 'unprecedented' situation The rulings have reduced the odds that he will face a jury in either of the two federal criminal cases against him before the election. If he wins the presidency again Trump could direct the Justice Department to drop the federal charges or seek to pardon himself. The classified documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith was scheduled to go to trial on May 20, but the prosecution and defence agreed that the date would need to be pushed. Cannon scheduled pre-trial hearings to run through July 22, but not set a new date for the trial. The former president has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of retaining classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving office in 2021 and obstructing efforts by the US government to retrieve them. (With inputs from agencies)

Georgia court agrees to review decision which let DA Fani Willis stay on Trump election case

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis. The judge ruled that Willis could continue as long as a co-prosecutor she had a romantic relationship with resigned from the case.

The case against Trump and others, who are charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election in which Joe Biden was elected, will proceed while the appeal is underway.

<h2>What is the case about?</h2>

The co-defendant in the Georgia election subversion case&nbsp;Michael Roman alleged that Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, was improperly benefiting from a romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade. After this, several co-defendants, including Donald Trump sought&nbsp;Willis's disqualification and the dismissal of election subversion charges.

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Willis later admitted to the relationship with Wade but denied any financial benefit.

Judge McAfee's ruling denounced Willis for a "serious lapse in judgment" and added that the relationship tainted the case's integrity with the "appearance of impropriety."

The judge presented the prosecution with an ultimatum: either Wade resigns, or Willis and her office are removed from the case. Wade promptly resigned following the decision.

<h2>What next?</h2>

On Wednesday (March 20), the court approved the defence's motion to appeal and added the allegations against Willis as crucial to the case's integrity. The court would continue proceedings in the election subversion case while Trump and his co-defendants pursue their appeal.

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Trump's legal team has argued that the court did not adequately address the prosecutorial misconduct of Willis and Wade.

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They have announced their intention to escalate the matter to the Georgia Court of Appeals.

The Georgia election interference case is one of four criminal cases Trump faces and has drawn scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the November presidential elections in which Trump is set for a rematch with serving US President Joe Biden.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis.

In the Georgia election subversion case, Judge Scott McAfee has granted Donald Trump and his co-defendants the opportunity to appeal his decision regarding the prosecutor Fani Willis. The judge ruled that Willis could continue as long as a co-prosecutor she had a romantic relationship with resigned from the case. The case against Trump and others, who are charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 US presidential election in which Joe Biden was elected, will proceed while the appeal is underway. What is the case about? The co-defendant in the Georgia election subversion case Michael Roman alleged that Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, was improperly benefiting from a romantic relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade. After this, several co-defendants, including Donald Trump sought Willis's disqualification and the dismissal of election subversion charges. Also read | Will Donald lose his Trump Tower? New York Attorney General could seize it to cover $454mn civil fraud fine Willis later admitted to the relationship with Wade but denied any financial benefit. Judge McAfee's ruling denounced Willis for a "serious lapse in judgment" and added that the relationship tainted the case's integrity with the "appearance of impropriety." The judge presented the prosecution with an ultimatum: either Wade resigns, or Willis and her office are removed from the case. Wade promptly resigned following the decision. What next? On Wednesday (March 20), the court approved the defence's motion to appeal and added the allegations against Willis as crucial to the case's integrity. The court would continue proceedings in the election subversion case while Trump and his co-defendants pursue their appeal. Also watch | US: Fani Willis kicks off her testimony by accusing attorney of lying × Trump's legal team has argued that the court did not adequately address the prosecutorial misconduct of Willis and Wade. Also read | Georgia election case: Trump prosecutor Fani Willis accuses defence of lying in testimony They have announced their intention to escalate the matter to the Georgia Court of Appeals. The Georgia election interference case is one of four criminal cases Trump faces and has drawn scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the November presidential elections in which Trump is set for a rematch with serving US President Joe Biden. (With inputs from agencies)

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Georgia court agrees to review decision which let DA Fani Willis stay on Trump election case

Georgia election case: Trump, co-defendants get another chance to get prosecutor Fani Willis disqualified