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Georgia judge allows Trump, co-defendants to appeal

Fani Willis disqualification decision
Judge Scott McAfee issued a certificate of immediate review Wednesday
By Brianna Herlihy Fox News

Published March 20, 2024 11:09am EDT

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A Georgia judge presiding over the 2020 election interference case against former
President Trump announced Wednesday that Trump and his co-defendants can appeal the
order that denied the disqualification of embattled DA Fani Wills.

Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee on Wednesday issued a certificate of

immediate review, allowing Trump and eight co-defendants to seek an appeal of the order.

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