Fani Willis Could Be Disqualified, Judge Says

The Feb. 15 hearing will focus specifically on the district attorney’s relationship with the special prosecutor.

Judge Scott McAfee speaks during a hearing in the 2020 Georgia election interference case at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta on Dec. 1, 2023. John David Mercer/Pool via Getty Images

Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee confirmed on Feb. 12 that the hearing about misconduct claims against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade “must occur” on Feb. 15 and could lead to disqualification.

Ms. Willis is presiding over the high-profile racketeering case that names former President Donald Trump and 14 others.