New prosecutor to take on Georgia election case against Trump and others
3 minute readPublished: Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:29 pm
New Prosecutor Appointed in Georgia Election Interference Case
ATLANTA – The Georgia election interference case, involving President Donald Trump and others, has a new prosecutor. The Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia, a nonpartisan organization, announced that its executive director, Pete Skandalakis, will take over the case. This follows the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Willis was removed from the case due to an appearance of impropriety stemming from her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she appointed. The Georgia Court of Appeals cited this "appearance of impropriety" as the reason for her removal. The Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear Willis's appeal of her disqualification, leading to the council's search for a replacement.
The new prosecutor has several options: they can continue with Willis's original strategy, pursue only some of the charges, or dismiss the case entirely. The case involves 14 other individuals facing charges, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
The initial indictment, announced in August 2023, accused Trump and 18 others of a wide-ranging conspiracy to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. The charges were brought under the state's anti-racketeering law. Trump has since announced pardons for individuals accused of supporting his efforts to overturn the election results, but these pardons do not affect the state charges.
The defense attorneys sought Willis's removal after details of her relationship with the special prosecutor, Nathan Wade, emerged. They alleged a conflict of interest, claiming Willis personally benefited from the case. While the trial judge found a lapse in judgment, he initially ruled Willis could remain on the case if Wade resigned, which he did. However, the Court of Appeals ultimately removed Willis.
BNN's Perspective: The appointment of a new prosecutor offers a fresh perspective on this high-profile case. While the change in leadership may introduce delays, it also provides an opportunity for a more impartial review of the evidence. The new prosecutor's decisions will be crucial in determining the future of the case and its impact on the individuals involved.
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