In a formal response to a disqualification motion, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis addressed the allegations made against her and special prosecutor Nathan Wade regarding their involvement in the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and other defendants. Here is a summary of the accusations and Willis' responses:

The first allegation claimed that Willis and Wade had engaged in a "romantic relationship" prior to Wade's appointment as special prosecutor. In response, both Willis and Wade admitted to having a "personal" relationship but clarified that it began after Wade was appointed in November 2021. It remains unclear whether they are still involved.

The second allegation suggested that Wade and Willis profited from the case at taxpayer expense, with Wade allegedly purchasing plane tickets and hotel rooms for trips with Willis to Napa Valley, Florida, and the Caribbean. Wade, however, stated in a sworn court statement that the couple evenly divided the cost of travel, sometimes paying individually. Additionally, Wade emphasized that he had no financial interest in the prosecution's outcome and received no shared funds or personal gains from his position as special prosecutor. He mentioned that they never cohabitated, shared household expenses, or had any joint financial accounts.

The third allegation claimed that Wade was unqualified to lead the election interference case, having never prosecuted a felony case, despite earning nearly $654,000 for his work so far. In response, Willis defended Wade's qualifications and her authority to appoint him. She stated that Wade had significant trial experience and had distinguished himself as a talented litigator. Willis explained that his pay was commensurate with his responsibilities, and he had taken a job at a reduced hourly rate compared to the metro Atlanta legal market. Wade himself mentioned his extensive experience in trying felony cases, including high-profile ones involving murder, rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and drug trafficking.

The fourth allegation accused Willis and Wade of violating laws regulating the use of public monies, suffering from irreparable conflicts of interest, and violating their oaths of office. Willis firmly stated that she followed all state and county contacting procedures when appointing Wade. As a state constitutional officer, she asserted her authority to execute contracts, thus negating the necessity to adhere to county contracting procedures. Moreover, Willis went beyond the requirements by ensuring Wade's invoices underwent review and approval by the county's chief financial officer, demonstrating transparency in financial matters.

The fifth allegation suggested that the actions of Willis and Wade had created defects in the indictment against Michael Roman, one of the defendants, and compromised the entire prosecution. Willis rejected this claim, asserting that her relationship with Wade did not constitute a conflict of interest under state law. She highlighted that similar disqualification standards would apply to defense attorneys if the same criteria were applied. Willis emphasized that no supporting evidence was presented to suggest any personal interest or stake in the defendant's conviction.

The final allegation raised concerns over the special prosecutor's oath of office not being filed, potentially signaling an appointment without legal authority. Willis refuted this, stating that her appointment of Wade adhered to both state and local law. She pointed out that Judge Scott McAfee had already dismissed similar challenges made by other defendants.

Willis' comprehensive response seeks to dispel the allegations and reaffirm the integrity of the ongoing prosecution against former President Donald Trump and other defendants in the election interference case. As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact the high-profile case.