Could allegations against Georgia DA derail Trump’s election interference case?

Jan. 22, 2024 Election 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who’s leading a big election interference case against former President Trump, faces allegations that she had an affair with the special prosecutor she hired to manage the case.

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Credits

Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

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