Title: Affidavit of Witness Offering to Testify in Georgia Election Subversion Case Regarding Cash Payment Allegations Against District Attorney Fani Willis
The pivotal moment in the Georgia election subversion case took a new turn when Stan Brody, a winery worker who claimed to have witnessed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis paying for a visit in cash during her 2023 trip to Napa Valley with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, came forward with an offer to testify. According to a late-filed court document from prosecutors on Thursday, Brody is willing to provide testimony ahead of closing arguments regarding the disqualification of Willis from the case.
The affidavit by Stan Brody, as detailed in the court filing, corroborates part of Willis’ earlier testimony regarding her visit to Acumen Wines in Napa Valley with Wade. Prosecutors are seeking Judge Scott McAfee’s approval to admit Brody’s affidavit as evidence in the ongoing hearing, or if not, they request that he be granted the opportunity to testify personally at Friday’s hearing.
Defense attorneys for Former President Donald Trump and other co-defendants have argued for Willis’ disqualification, citing her financial benefits gained from her romantic relationship with Wade. Specifically, they pointed to records indicating that Wade had covered certain expenses related to their vacations together.
At a previous evidentiary hearing, Willis testified that she and Wade shared vacation expenses, but admitted that few records existed due to her frequent use of cash during travel. Her father also testified on behalf of the state, confirming her habitual use of cash when traveling.
During the upcoming final arguments on Friday, both parties will present their positions regarding Willis’ disqualification from the case. McAfee has left room for new evidence to be introduced in his ruling.
It is important to note that CNN was first to report on Brody’s allegations and there is no publicly available evidence suggesting that the state had identified him as a potential witness prior to this reporting.
Background:
In the Georgia election subversion case, Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, is facing arguments for her disqualification due to potential conflicts of interest. The basis for these concerns revolves around her romantic relationship with Nathan Wade, who was hired in 2021 to spearhead the prosecution. Defense attorneys have argued that she should be disqualified due to financial benefits gained from their shared vacations, which they claim are not accounted for in the available records.
Stan Brody’s affidavit provides new information that could potentially impact the outcome of the disqualification hearing. According to Brody, he observed Willis paying for a meal during their visit to Acumen Wines in cash. If accepted as evidence or if Brody is allowed to testify, this information could strengthen Willis’ position or potentially weaken it depending on how it is perceived by the judge.
In the upcoming hearing on Friday, both sides will present their final arguments regarding Willis’ disqualification from the case based on this new evidence and other previously presented information. The judge’s ruling on this matter could have significant implications for the overall progression of the Georgia election subversion case.
