The allegations were first lodged in a motion filed Jan. 8 by attorney Ashleigh Merchant, who represents Michael Roman, a defendant in the case. The motion led to several days of testimony in mid-February, during which both special prosecutor Nathan Wade and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand. They both denied any wrongdoing and maintained their romantic relationship began months after Willis appointed Wade as special prosecutor in November 2021 – a claim several defense attorneys called a lie.
October, 2019: Wade and Willis first meet at conference
“2019”: Robin Yeartie claims that Willis and Wade’s relationship began sometime in this year
Jan. 1: Willis takes office
Feb. 10: Willis opens election-interference criminal investigation
2021
Jan. 2: Trump’s call to Raffensperger
First 11 months of 2021: Defense claims Wade visited Willis in Hapeville at least 35 times in this time.
Sept. 11: Defense claims Wade made late-night visit to Hapeville.
Nov. 1: Willis hires Wade as special prosecutor after others reject job
Nov. 2: Nathan Wade files for divorce
Nov. 29: Defense claims Wade made overnight stay in Hapeville.
“Between February and April”: When Willis says relationship began; Wade says “around March”
2022
May 2: Special grand jury empaneled. Wade takes lead in presenting information, signing subpoenas and questioning witnesses
Oct. 24: Wade spends $1,300 on plane tickets to Miami for himself, his mother and Willis. Wade makes more than $8,000 in other
vacation-related charges.
Nov. 30: Willis buys two $697 plane tickets for her and Wade to travel to Miami
2023
Jan. 9: Special grand jury completes work
April 25: Wade spends $817 in plane tickets to San Francisco for himself and Willis
May 14: Wade spends $840 on hotel in Napa Valley
Aug. 14: Donald Trump and 18 others charged in 41-count indictment
June/July: Wade says romantic relationship ends; Willis says August
Jan. 8: Attorney for Michael Roman files motion to disqualify Willis
March 15: Judge rules Willis may stay on case if Wade steps aside
2024
