Trump asks for oral arguments in Georgia hearing on Willis disqualification

Former President Donald Trump on Monday asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments in his bid to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the prosecution against him.

The development is unusual in that appellate cases are typically decided by the court's review of written legal briefs.

“We believe oral argument will assist the court by highlighting and clarifying the reasons why the case should be dismissed and Fulton County DA Willis should be disqualified for her misconduct,” Trump attorney Seve Sadow said, according to the Washington Examiner.

Trump faces charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act as part of the case, which has been derailed due to allegations that Willis maintained an improper relationship with Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor whom she hired to pursue the case.

Willis and Wade have admitted to the relationship, but insisted it began after he was hired. Judge Scott McAfee this year ruled that Willis could remain on the case if Wade stepped down, which he did.

Trump has since appealed that decision.

The Court of Appeals earlier this month paused the case entirely until the resolution of Trump's appeal. 

Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter.