The prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump is now under fire herself—literally paying the price for breaking transparency laws.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered to pay $54,264 in legal fees after a judge ruled that her office violated Georgia’s Open Records Act by refusing to hand over key documents.
The request came from Ashleigh Merchant, a defense lawyer representing Michael Roman, one of Trump’s co-defendants in the 2020 Georgia election case. Willis’ office failed to provide the documents and acted in what the court described as a “hostile and noncompliant” manner.
The judge ruled that Willis showed a “lack of good faith” and handled the records request differently than others, raising serious concerns about fairness and accountability.
This is just the latest blow for Willis, who was already removed from the high-profile Trump case due to the “appearance of impropriety” linked to her personal relationship with former special prosecutor Nathan Wade.
💸 Could Trump and his allies now get reimbursed?
In a twist that could shake up the legal battlefield, the Georgia Senate recently passed a bill allowing counties to reimburse legal fees if a case is dismissed due to misconduct by a district attorney. Trump’s legal team is watching closely.
Merchant celebrated the ruling on X, writing:
“I’m proud we have judges willing to hold those in power accountable!”
Meanwhile, Willis continues to fight back, appealing her removal and arguing that no actual conflict of interest was proven.
⚖️ As legal drama unfolds, one thing’s clear:
The tables may be turning—and Willis’ case against Trump is now overshadowed by her own legal setbacks.