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Official says law Trump is using to seek legal fees in Georgia election case likely unconstitutional

The head of a nonpartisan group supporting Georgia prosecutors says a new state law used by Donald Trump and others to seek attorney fees is likely unconstitutional. The law denies county governments due process when defendants request reimbursement, according to Georgia Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis. The law allows defendants to request fees if a prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct. Trump seeks over $6.2 million, with nearly $17 million sought in total. Skandalakis argues the law unfairly burdens county governments. A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to comment.

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seen at the Georgia State Capitol during questioning from a Georgia State Senate panel about her prosecution of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis’ office over election interference case

President Donald Trump is seeking over $6.2 million in attorney fees from the Fulton County District Attorney’s office. This stems from an election interference case against him that was dismissed. A new Georgia law allows defendants to recoup legal fees if a prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct. The district attorney, Fani Willis, and her office were removed because of an “appearance of impropriety” involving a romantic relationship she had with a special prosecutor she hired for the case. The case was dismissed in November. The Associated Press has reached out to representatives for Willis for comment.

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FILE - Judge Scott McAfee addresses the lawyers during a hearing on charges against former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case, Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Atlanta. (Dennis Byron/Hip Hop Enquirer via AP, Pool, File)

Judge sets 14-day deadline for appointment of new prosecutor in Georgia election case against Trump

A judge has announced that the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others will be dismissed in 14 days if a new prosecutor isn’t appointed. Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee issued the order after District Attorney Fani Willis was disqualified. The Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia is responsible for naming a new prosecutor. Willis was removed due to an “appearance of impropriety” created by a romantic relationship she had with a special prosecutor she appointed to lead the case. It is unlikely Trump could be prosecuted while he is president. But there are 14 other people still facing charges in the case

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