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Jan 26, 2026

Judge Allows Trump, Co-Defendants To Pursue Millions In Fani Willis Legal Fees-News

ATLANTA, GA — The Fulton County District Attorney’s office is facing a potential fiscal catastrophe as the legal remnants of the 2023 RICO indictment against Donald Trump turn into a massive liability. Judge Scott McAfee ruled on Monday that Willis has no legal standing to intervene in or block the recovery of attorney fees, as she remains "wholly disqualified" from the proceedings.

The decision allows a coalition of "patriots and innocent people"—as described by the President—to utilize a 2025 Georgia statute specifically designed to allow defendants to recover costs when a prosecutor is disqualified and the case is subsequently dismissed.

The $17 Million Price Tag

The litigation now moves into an assessment phase to determine the "reasonableness" of the requested fees. The current breakdown of the major claims includes:

  • Donald Trump: Seeking $6.2 million in personal attorney fees.

  • Co-Defendants: Collectively seeking over $10 million in additional costs.

  • Fulton County Intervention: While Willis was blocked from participating, Judge McAfee granted Fulton County itself permission to intervene, as the county’s taxpayers will ultimately bear the burden of any court-ordered payouts.

The Path to Dismissal

The ruling is the final blow in a series of legal defeats for Willis, which began with the exposure of her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

  • December 2024: The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the "significant appearance of impropriety" required the total disqualification of Willis and her entire office.

  • September 2025: The Supreme Court of Georgia declined to review her removal, leading to the appointment of a temporary DA and the eventual dismissal of all charges.

  • The "Jail" Rhetoric: President Trump has remained vocal about the case, recently stating that Willis "should be put in jail" for the damage he claims she inflicted on his co-defendants through a "politicized" prosecution.

Constitutional Challenges Denied

In her motion to intervene, Willis argued that the 2025 reimbursement law was unconstitutional and that her removal was not the primary catalyst for the case’s dismissal. Judge McAfee declined to pause the process, signaling that the law is currently in full effect. Trump’s lead attorney, Steve Sadow, praised the ruling on X, noting that the judge properly excluded Willis from the effort to hold her office financially accountable for what the defense has characterized as a "lawless" pursuit of the President.

Judge Greenlights Trump Team’s $17 Million Claim Against Fani Willis – Taxpayers Pay?

ATLANTA, GA — In a massive victory for President Donald Trump and his co-defendants, a Georgia judge has ruled that Fani Willis has no legal standing to block the recovery of millions in attorney fees after her disqualification from the infamous 2023 RICO election interference case.

Judge Scott McAfee delivered the blow on Monday, clearing the way for Trump and his allies to pursue over $17 million in legal costs under a new 2025 Georgia statute. The law specifically allows defendants to recover fees when a prosecutor is disqualified and the case is later dismissed.

Trump is personally seeking $6.2 million. His co-defendants are collectively demanding more than $10 million. Fulton County taxpayers will ultimately foot the bill since Willis’s office is disqualified.

The Final Blow to Willis’s Witch Hunt
This ruling is the latest devastating defeat for the disgraced Fulton County District Attorney. It all began with the exposure of her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade. The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled in December 2024 that the “significant appearance of impropriety” required the disqualification of Willis and her entire office. The Georgia Supreme Court refused to review the decision in September 2025, leading to the appointment of a temporary DA and the complete dismissal of all charges.

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