A Georgia judge on Wednesday said Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and eight of his co-defendants in the state’s criminal election subversion case could appeal a ruling that let lead prosecutor Fani Willis remain on the case.

Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee’s decision cleared the way for the former U.S. president and the others to ask a Georgia state appeals court to consider whether Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, should be disqualified over her romantic relationship with a former deputy, Nathan Wade.

McAfee indicated he would continue addressing other legal issues while the appeals court considers whether to take up the disqualification bid. A trial date has not yet been set.

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    4 months ago

    If you had the money to find out this happened and the money (or lawyer) to stay on it… You’d get this, too.

    That’s why the FA led to this FO.

    I want him tried and convicted. This is an easy pass to have a trial after the election, but fill the calendar so others can’t occupy it.

    It’s almost better had she not brought charges. Other cases would have a clearer runway.