Georgia judge will hear evidence about relationship between Trump accusers

An Atlanta judge said Monday he would hold a hearing later this week looking into a romantic relationship between the two prosecutors leading an election interference case against former President Donald J. Trump and several of his allies.

The revelations about the relationship and accusations from lawyers that it created a conflict of interest have created unrest around the case. The defense is seeking to disqualify the two prosecutors: Fani T. Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, and Nathan J. Wade, whom she hired to lead the case.

“Clearly, disqualification can occur if evidence is presented that establishes a conflict of fact or the appearance of one,” Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said during a hearing Monday afternoon.

He added that “because I believe it is possible that the facts alleged by the defendant could be disqualifying, I believe there should be an evidentiary hearing to determine the facts regarding those core allegations.”

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