Fani Willis
Coverage of Fani Willis in the Nexus archive.
- US judge recuses herself in Georgia election case after having sex with officer in chambers
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election records case after the US justice department questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at an event linked to Fani Willis, a district attorney. Ross cited an 'abundance of caution for potential perception of bias' following a prior investigation into her conduct involving a police officer in her chambers.
- Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election records case after the U.S. Department of Justice questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at a partisan event hosted by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and prior disciplinary issues involving inappropriate conduct in a courthouse. Ross had previously received a private reprimand for having sex with a police officer in her chambers and attending a partisan event, then lying about the allegations.
- Judge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge, Eleanor Ross, recused herself from a Georgia election case after the U.S. Department of Justice questioned her impartiality due to her attendance at a partisan event for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who prosecuted President Donald Trump. Ross had previously been disciplined for having sex in a courthouse with a police officer, attending a partisan event, and lying about the allegations.
- District attorney challenges new Georgia law that removes party labels in Atlanta-area elections
A Georgia district attorney challenges a new law requiring nonpartisan elections in five Atlanta-area counties, claiming it is unconstitutional and targets Democratic strongholds. The law, set to take effect in 2028, faces legal action from Democratic district attorneys, while the state vows to defend it.
- Justice Department asks for judge’s recusal from Georgia election case over Fani Willis event
The Justice Department requested a federal judge to recuse herself from a lawsuit against Georgia election officials, citing her attendance at an event honoring Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis as a potential bias. The filing was submitted to the U.S. District Court, arguing the event raises questions about the judge's impartiality.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting that a federal judge recuse herself from a Georgia election records case due to media reports that she attended an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump. A court investigation found the judge engaged in misconduct, including having sex in the courthouse and lying about it, leading to a private reprimand.
- MIKE DAVIS: Disgraced Georgia judge must leave the bench over sex scandal
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross faces calls for resignation or impeachment over an extramarital affair with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier, which occurred in her chambers during work hours. Ross also attended an illegal partisan fundraiser for Fani Willis, lied about the affair, retaliated against staff, and received a private reprimand. The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council noted she avoided presiding over cases involving Collier's division by chance.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking the recusal of a federal judge in a Georgia election records case, citing her attendance at an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted Donald Trump. The judge, identified in media reports as Eleanor Ross, previously faced disciplinary action for misconduct, including a private reprimand related to inappropriate behavior in a courthouse and lying about allegations.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting a judge's recusal from a Georgia election records case due to her reported attendance at an event hosted by Fani Willis. The case involves Georgia election records.
- DOJ seeks recusal of judge from Georgia election case over reported attendance at Fani Willis event
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting a judge to recuse herself from a Georgia election records case, citing her attendance at an event honoring Fani Willis, who prosecuted President Donald Trump. The DOJ argues this raises concerns about the judge's impartiality.
- MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman
The California Supreme Court upheld the disbarment of constitutional scholar John Eastman for his role in representing President Trump during the 2020 election disputes. The article criticizes the court's decision as a 'legal disgrace' and defends Eastman's legal strategy under the Electoral Count Act of 1887, comparing it to historical election disputes in 1876 and 1960.