Georgia Prosecutor Fani Wills Affair Allegations: Court Hearing Concludes with Judge Reviewing Testimony
A court hearing involving allegations of an “improper” affair between Georgia prosecutor Fani Wills and her colleague has come to an end. However, the judge will still review the testimony in a closed-door meeting. The hearing took an unexpected turn when the defense’s key witness, Terrence Bradley, made a bombshell admission and avoided certain questions by citing attorney-client privilege. Judge Scott McAfee has decided to hold an in-camera meeting with Bradley to determine the accuracy of his privilege assertions.
The allegations against Wills involve her colleague Nathan Wade, who is accused of having an affair that financially benefited Wills after she hired him to assist in prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump. Bradley, who was previously Wade’s law firm partner and briefly served as his lawyer during his divorce, refused to answer questions about Wade and Wills’ relationship, citing attorney-client privilege.
However, Bradley made a significant admission during his testimony. He revealed that he left the law firm because an employee accused him of sexual assault, although he denied the allegation. Bradley indirectly admitted to paying the employee who made the accusation. This admission raises questions about what Bradley refused to answer regarding Wade and Wills’ romantic relationship and when he knew about it. Judge McAfee expressed skepticism about Bradley’s interpretation of attorney-client privilege.
During the hearing, John C. Floyd III, Wills’ father, took the stand and confirmed his daughter’s testimony that he taught her to keep large amounts of cash on hand at all times. He also stated that he did not meet Wade until 2023 and was unaware of their romantic relationship until seven weeks ago when the allegations were first made.
It was revealed that Wade and Willis went on vacations together to destinations such as wine country in California and the Caribbean during their romantic relationship, which ended around the summer of last year. The defense, led by Ashleigh Merchant, is attempting to prove that Willis and Wade were involved romantically before Wade’s employment at the DA’s office. Willis and Wade maintain that their relationship began in 2022, after Wade was hired. However, a former “good friend” of Willis, Robin Yeartie, testified that she witnessed their affectionate behavior starting in 2019, after they met at a conference.
The highlight of the two-day proceeding was Willis’ own testimony, described by an expert as “belligerent.” She engaged in verbal sparring with lawyers for hours, leading the judge to threaten to strike her testimony. Additionally, she raised eyebrows for allegedly wearing her dress backward. Willis did not return to the witness stand on the second day of the hearing.
Judge McAfee stated that disqualification is possible if evidence demonstrates an actual conflict or the appearance of one. He plans to hold a summation hearing in the coming weeks to review all the evidence presented during the hearing.
Allyn Stockton Jr., lawyer for co-defendant Rudy Giuliani, commented on the hearing, stating that he doesn’t believe anything groundbreaking has been revealed. He emphasized that the integrity of the process is crucial for his client.
The judge’s final decision remains uncertain, leaving both sides anxiously awaiting the outcome. The case has captured public attention due to its high-profile nature and the potential implications for the individuals involved. As the legal proceedings continue, the truth behind the allegations and the extent of any conflicts of interest will hopefully be revealed.
Brianna Herlihy is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.
