Fani Willis entered a Fulton County courtroom prepared to speak her truth. Initially, Willis’ attorneys attempted to block a subpoena for Willis to testify during the hearing held on Feb. 15, but the Fulton County District Attorney appeared in the courtroom before Judge Scott McAfee could make a decision. She was compelled to share her side of the story through testimony.
The hearing involves accusations of Willis’ relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade and whether she benefited financially from their time dating. The judge’s ruling could impact the election interference case where Willis indicted Donald Trump and others over their alleged involvement with attempting to overturn the 2020 Election.
But during her fiery testimony, Willis provided details of the relationship and when it started. This came after a former acquaintance, Robin Yeartie, claimed through testimony that she was Willis and Wade kissing in 2019.
However, Willis and Wade both shared that their relationship began in 2022 and ended during the summer of 2023, before RICO indictments were announced against Donald Trump and others.
Willis also made it a point to highlight the real issue behind the hearing.
“These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020,” Willis said, pointing to the defense table. “I’m not on trial no matter how hard you try to put me on trial.”
One of the oldest playbooks in America is to play on tropes of the over-sexualized and angry Black woman. Willis’ sexual history with Wade was exposed during the hearing and some media pundits focused on her demeanor while on the stand. At one point, Willis yelled, “It’s all a lie,” before a break was called during the testimony.
Willis’ show of emotions faced criticism that hasn’t often been attributed to her white male counterparts. In fact, the man who she’s attempting to prosecute, Donald Trump, has shown similar moments of emotion that has…
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