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Read judge’s decision in disqualification fight over Fulton DA Fani Willis

March 15, 2024

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must either step aside or cut ties with her special prosecutor before the election interference case against Donald Trump can move forward, a judge ruled Friday. Read the latest here.

Read McAfee’s ruling below and return to AJC.com throughout the day for the latest updates.

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