Nathan Wade’s unexpected disappearance and subsequent evasion of a congressional subpoena have thrown a wrench into the House Judiciary Committee’s scrutiny of Fulton County DA Fani Willis’s office.
At a Glance
- Nathan Wade, linked romantically to Fulton County DA Fani Willis, vanished amid a federal investigation.
- His absence hindered the inquiry into alleged misuse of federal funds in Willis’s office.
- Willis is accused of financially favoring Wade, raising concerns about the integrity of her office.
- The Fulton County audit committee is investigating potential mismanagement of taxpayer money.
Wade’s Disappearance and Evasion
The sudden vanishing of Nathan Wade, Fulton County DA Fani Willis’s partner, instigated a week-long search by U.S. Marshals. Wade’s disappearance complicated the House Judiciary Committee’s ongoing inquiry into allegations of federal fund mismanagement in Willis’s office. Despite Wade’s public claims of professionalism and minor involvement with Willis, his evasion of the congressional subpoena has enmeshed their public identities.
Wade, a personal injury lawyer without high-profile felony trial experience, was hired by Willis and reportedly paid more than other qualified attorneys on her team. Bank records revealed that Wade purchased tickets for trips alongside Willis, prompting further scrutiny. The allegations assert that taxpayer funds may have been misused for personal vacations.
BREAKING: The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is now investigating whether DA Fani Willis misused county funds by hiring Nathan Wade and allegedly receiving paid trips him. Updated story here: https://t.co/H9yE5BdfTd
— Amy Gardner (@AmyEGardner) January 19, 2024
Implications for Fani Willis
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has requested records from Wade to investigate potential misuse of federal funds. Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis has also demanded documents from Willis to discern if county funds were misappropriated for personal benefit. Amid these inquiries, Willis stands accused of significantly overpaying Wade and using taxpayer money for personal vacations.
“You’re using federal funds to do this,” he said. “They get $14.6 million in grant money.”
Michael Roman, a defendant in the Trump case, corroborated these accusations, alleging Willis had an improper relationship with Wade and used taxpayer money for their trips. Joycelyn Wade, Nathan Wade’s estranged wife, has come forward with similar claims, thus fanning the flames of controversy surrounding the district attorney.
BREAKING: Major Manhunt Underway by US Marshals for Nathan Wade – Fani Willis’s Lover Boy and former Fulton County Lead Investigator in Trump Lawfare Case | The Gateway Pundit
There is currently a major manhunt underway by US Marshals for Nathan Wade, the former Fulton County… pic.twitter.com/D3GoOX2MQW
— Owen Gregorian (@OwenGregorian) September 27, 2024
Legal and Political Repercussions
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has scheduled a hearing for February 15, setting a deadline for Willis to respond to these allegations. Pressure on Willis continues as she faces deposition in court, with narratives of racial motivation swirling around her attempt to dodge the subpoena.
“Our federal grant programs are focused on helping at-risk youth and seeking justice for sexual assault victims who were too long ignored,” Willis said at the time. “Our federal grant-funded Sexual Assault Kit Initiative has been cited by the United States Attorney General as a model program.”
In another twist, Fulton County commissioner Bob Ellis has requested Willis for relevant documents. The House Judiciary Committee, suspecting fund misuse, is also demanding transparency. As the inquiry moves forward, the tension between personal connections and professional accountability within Willis’s office remains under close observation.
Sources
2. Jim Jordan subpoenas Fulton DA Fani Willis over federal grant misuse allegations
