A key witness testified Thursday that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade began in 2019.
Robin Yeartie, who was a close friend of Willis and formerly worked in the district attorney’s office, testified Thursday that Willis’ relationship with Wade began shortly after they met at a conference for municipal court judges in 2019.
Her testimony contradicts how Willis and Wade represented their relationship in court filings as starting after Wade’s contract began in 2022.
Read: CNN Legal Analyst Says Georgia DA Fani Willis May Have ‘Ruined’ Trump Case
“You know that their relationship, their personal relationship, began shortly after this municipal court conference?” Trump co-defendant Michael Roman’s attorney Ashleigh Merchant asked.
“Yes,” Yeartie replied.
“And when I say personal, romantic?” she asked.
“Yes,” Yeartie replied.
“And you understand it that their relationship began in 2019 and extended until the last time you spoke?” Merchant asked.
“Yes,” Yeartie said.
Roman’s initial Jan. 8 motion to disqualify Willis alleged she improperly benefited from appointing Wade as special prosecutor to work on the case against former President Donald Trump when he took her on vacations using funds earned from his position.
Willis confirmed the relationship existed in the state’s Feb. 2 response to the motion.
Read: Illinois House Bill 4876 Seeks To Make Parents Child Abusers For Denying Kids Sex Changes
In an affidavit attached to the state’s Feb. 2 response, Wade stated that he and Willis had not relationship other than as friends prior to his appointment. He said their personal relationship developed in 2022.
Android Users, Click To Download The Tampa Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter. Sign up for our free newsletter.