Judge Orders Disclosure in Trump Case

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faced significant setbacks as a Georgia judge ruled her office must release documents related to communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the January 6 Committee to Judicial Watch. Judge Robert McBurney determined that Willis failed to provide a valid defense in a freedom of information lawsuit, resulting in a default ruling against her office. Concurrently, a jury acquitted the last two defendants in Willis's long-running RICO case against the Young Slime Life gang, which has been criticized for its extensive duration and complexity. Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti, was found not guilty on all charges, while Shannon Stillwell was convicted of only one firearm possession charge. This trial's conclusion follows Young Thug's plea deal earlier in the proceedings, further diminishing Willis's prosecutorial outcomes. These developments highlight ongoing challenges Willis faces in pursuing high-profile cases, including those against President-elect Donald Trump.