What’s next in Georgia’s election interference case following DA Fani Willis’ relationship admission?

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, followed by special prosecutor Nathan Wade, right, arrives for a news conference at the Fulton County Government Center, Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, in Atlanta. Willis acknowledged in a court filing on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, having a “personal relationship” with Wade, a special prosecutor she hired for the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump, but argued there are no grounds to dismiss the case or to remove her from the prosecution. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has acknowledged her personal relationship with Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade. However, Willis argues her admission should not disqualify her from the state’s election interference case.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” show host Rose Scott talked with guests about the developing story and what’s next. First, WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas discusses the latest.

Then, Edward Queen, an associate teaching professor at Emory University’s Center for Ethics, continues the discussion about Willis from the perspective of the public, whether prosecution of the election interference case will still be viewed as valid if Trump’s attorneys have a legitimate challenge against Willis for her actions, and if the district attorney could potentially be dismissed from the case.

Lastly, Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist, offers insight on how Willis’ relationship with Wade could impact Democratic and Republican campaign strategies in the 2024 presidential election.