Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee has extended the deadline for appointing a new prosecutor in the ongoing Georgia election interference case. The new date is set for November 14, 2025, following a request from the panel responsible for identifying a replacement for District Attorney Fani Willis. This extension is shorter than the 90 days initially sought by the council, which faced objections from some defendants in the case.
In a court filing, attorneys for defendant John Eastman expressed frustration, stating, “Enough is enough,” and highlighting that the indictment was issued over two years ago. The case involves a sweeping racketeering indictment against multiple defendants, including former President Donald Trump. The indictment alleges efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia, with charges stemming from a phone call Trump made on January 2, 2021, to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, urging him to find votes necessary for Trump to secure victory in the state.
The allegations include soliciting state leaders across the country, harassing and misleading a Georgia election worker, and propagating false claims that the election was stolen. These actions were reportedly intended to maintain Trump’s grip on power despite his defeat in the election.
Willis’ appeal against her removal from the case comes nearly two years after she was accused of misconduct by defendant Michael Roman regarding her relationship with one of the prosecutors involved. While the appeal is pending, more than a dozen other defendants remain charged, including notable figures such as Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows.
The developments in this case continue to draw significant public interest and highlight ongoing tensions surrounding the electoral process in the United States. As the legal proceedings move forward, the implications for the defendants and the broader political landscape remain to be seen.
