A judge has ruled that Attorney Terrence Bradley must resume his testimony regarding the relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, a key prosecutor in the case concerning election subversion allegations involving former President Donald Trump.
Bradley previously claimed attorney-client privilege to avoid disclosing certain details but now must return to the witness stand.
Judge Scott McAfee determined that the burden of proving attorney-client privilege was not met, allowing Bradley’s examination to continue. Due to Bradley’s recent medical emergency, there’s a tight timeframe for his appearance, with virtual participation via Zoom being an option.
Bradley, initially hailed as a pivotal witness for defense attorneys aiming to disqualify Willis and dismiss the case, had refrained from answering specific questions citing privilege concerns during earlier court hearings. McAfee held a closed-door meeting with Bradley to address these issues.
The defense, particularly Mike Roman’s attorney, seeks Bradley’s testimony to counter assertions by Willis and Wade that their personal relationship began after Wade was appointed as special prosecutor in late 2021. Roman’s defense claims Bradley can confirm that the romantic involvement between Wade and Willis predated her tenure as district attorney.
Allegations have surfaced suggesting Willis received financial benefits from Wade, including trips financed by earnings from the case. Receipts from a cruise in 2022 involving Willis and Wade have been presented in court filings.
A hearing focusing on cell phone records and other evidence is slated for Friday. The case’s complexities underscore the legal drama unfolding as scrutiny intensifies over the personal and professional ties between key figures involved in the high-profile prosecution.
