Samuel 12:14
And David's anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die:
Several months ago, news circulated in the media favorably highlighting two black women prosecuting Donald Trump. The New York City case, alleging Trump's fraud over two decades, secured a victory for Letitia James, although it went relatively unnoticed. In contrast, the Georgia case, which drew significant attention, involved Fani Willis, a prominent black attorney.
The seemingly destined success of the GA Election Interference case, which involved prosecuting Trump for attempting to manipulate Georgia officials into overturning an election, now faces jeopardy due to a shocking revelation. Fani Willis, the star attorney, engaged in an adulterous relationship with the lead special prosecutor, Nathan Wade telling a profound story of sin, infidelity and politics that cast a shadow on the case's integrity.
This controversy adds to the broader cultural conversation about black women in influential roles post-George Floyd. The community's strained faith in leaders due to inappropriate actions and claims of unfair treatment based on skin color, gender, and religious beliefs prompts critical reflection.
The media narrative underwent a transformation upon the revelation of Fani's illicit relationship with the special counsel, and the tale of her resistance to these allegations unfolded at the doors of the church.
The Church
On Jan. 14, 2024, Bethel AME Church in Georgia extended a welcoming invitation to Fani T. Willis, allowing her a platform to present her perspective on a captivating tale circulating in the media regarding her personal life. This narrative had been influenced and shaped by far-right pundits aligned with the former President, Donald J. Trump, particularly in the context of the Election Interference case deemed the century's most significant.
The case, initiated by DA Fani Willis, is a response to Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 election after he had clearly lost to Joe Biden.
The argument presented by Trump's legal team is centered on the claim that Fani Willis engaged Nathan Wade as a special prosecutor on the Election Interference case, amidst allegations of a seemingly inappropriate romantic relationship between them. Adorned in somber black attire, Fani ascended the pulpit, embodying a woman of virtue unjustly subjected to that condemnation, to address these false allegations.
Standing before God and a community of believers, Fani condemned her accusers as if she were standing before a judge. She stood as the, imperfect servant of God whose chastity was being questioned by the right-wing mob. Between forced tears and sniffles, reminiscent of Scarlett O'Hara, Willis, deeply offended by the allegations, hurled a glass vase filled with half-truths towards the congregation, with hopes that the American Black church community could somehow piece together a very different narrative and rally to her side.
She classified herself as a strong black woman who leads with integrity. Her life experiences have taught her that Jesus was her source, and He is the reason she holds her current position as DA of Fulton County. She dismisses all allegations against her as nothing more than the hearsay of right-wing Republicans.
“America has normalized bigotry and hate and our adults have no respect for authority,” she proclaimed.
During her impassioned message, Fani Willis delved into a personal letter she had penned to God, offering a poignant insight into the emotional toll she has endured since filing charges against Donald Trump. In this heartfelt revelation, she articulated the profound impact the attacks have had on her personal security and mental well-being, emphasizing the agony experienced throughout this tumultuous journey.
Reviewing the challenges, she faced in life; Fani recalled her progression from a divorced single mother raised on the less privileged side of town to a determined and committed leader. Under the guidance of her father, she confronted adversities with integrity, embracing each challenge presented by God with dignity and honor. Landing the prestigious role of District Attorney in Fulton County was, for Fani, a dream realized—a remarkable feat and a testament to her ability to overcome setbacks.
Despite her successes, Fani found herself under intense scrutiny, attributing the stress and toxicity to unwarranted persecution. She called out individuals like Marjorie Taylor Greene, condemning their hateful rhetoric, which, according to Fani, was not related to her professional capabilities but rather fueled by her race, her identity and religious beliefs.
In the midst of these unfolding events, Nathan Wade, chief among the group of prosecutors, emerged as a significant figure in this complex narrative. A former judge with a wealth of experience and knowledge, Wade played a key role despite lacking the specific experience required for prosecuting RICO cases. Nevertheless, Fani argued passionately, listing Wade's impressive qualifications that, in her view, made him a suitable representative for the state. His history as a highly capable and respected judge stood at the forefront of her defense.
As Fani justified her decision to have Wade on her team by emphasizing his capabilities and reputation, it marked a crucial moment in her narrative. This defense tactic would later intertwine with a personal revelation during a segment of her message on that fateful Sunday. Fani began to confront her own truth, reflecting on a poignant visit from a longtime girlfriend just weeks before her appearance at the church. This friend grappled with a myriad of challenges, from a cheating husband to a cancer diagnosis, financial setbacks, and the responsibilities of single parenthood.
Fani's girlfriend had mistakenly believed that God would perfect her. However, as Fani pointed out, when God sends you on a mission, He never guarantees it will be easy. According to Fani, this visit had been ordained by God to convey the message that He had appointed her as the DA of Fulton County, and on this journey, she would encounter difficulties, nevertheless, she was on the right path. Blinded by her own self-righteousness, Fani managed to reinterpret her friend’s unfortunate circumstances to justify what she perceived as her own persecution.
Standing in the pulpit, Fani implied the allegations against her were untrue. She took no responsibility for her behavior and exited Bethel AME with God and the church community clearly on her side. All this was the prelude to February 15, 2024, the day Fani appeared to testify before the court regarding the allegations that she had hired her lover to prosecute Donald Trump’s RICO case and had benefited finically because of this relationship.
The Court
Witness
The primary witness for Trump's legal team, Robin Yeartie, a former friend and employee of Fani Willis, who had resigned her position from the DA’s office after accusing Willis’ team members of mishandling state resources allocated for Children’s programs in Georgia. Yeartie had firsthand knowledge of Fani’s interactions with Wade, as the couple would visit her from time to time. Moreover, Mrs. Yeartie, had rented her condominium to Fani during the early years of Fani and Wade’s relationship. Yeartie testified to the personal relationship between Willis and Wade, confirming that the pair had begun dating as early as 2019.
Offender
With Mrs. Yeartie confirming this inappropriate relationship, Nathan Wade’s testimony followed. Trump's legal team raised concerns about Wade's limited experience as a municipal judgement and his inexperience in RICO cases. There was also questions of the substantial compensation his firm received—$650,000 for legal services from the state of Georgia. This amount starkly contrasted with the $70,000 and $90,000 received by the other two prosecutors from different law firms appointed by the state during the same timeframe.
Wade defended the amount the state paid for his services. He indicated that he had worked hard on this case and clarified an invoice in which he had billed for 24 hours. Wade also testified that he had arranged trips for himself and Fani, inviting his mother and his sisters to accompany them on some of these vacations. He confirmed that he and Fani had traveled to Belize, Aruba, and California. Wade insisted that for every trip he had booked using his business credit card, he had been reimbursed in cash by Fani Willis.
Wade’s credibility came into further question when Trump’s team began to question his divorce documents. In Dec. 2023, Wade had signed and submitted an interrogatory to the courts that claimed he had not had sexual intercourse, dined, or given any gifts to individuals of the opposite sex. Wade had lied to the court, however had went back to the courts and adjusted the records, pleading Attorney-client privilege to the questions.
Wade's alterations to legal documents suggested an attempt to cover up incriminating information, but he seemed to have the situation under control. The claim of a pre-existing romantic relationship with Fani before his appointment remained unproven, and despite compelling testimony from Robin Yeartie, there was no definitive evidence. The belief in Wade lying under oath lacked conclusive proof, making it his word against Mrs. Yeartie’s. When Wade left the stand, it was clear, Trump's lawyers failed to gather enough evidence for disqualification. Then came Fani.
Accomplice
DA Fani Willis flew into the courtroom, unexpectedly and stole the air. Her arrogance and pride percolated as she stood to the side. In moments when God reveals our sins, before He passes judgment, He provides an escape. Judge Scott McAfee had been questioning Trump’s legal team about the necessity for Fani’s testimony, when she emerged. She shut down McAfee and without objection she walked to the witness chair.
What unfolded was the projection of a stereotypical angry black woman. Fani seemed nasty, rude, disrespectful, and unrepentant. Before the end of her testimony, she played the race, gender, and religious cards in her defense. Even after admitting that she and Wade had a romantic relationship, she confirmed her affair with Wade began after his appointment to the special counsel. The relationship did not last very long; however, they had spent a great deal of time together. Without taking clear responsibility for her behavior, she faulted the prosecutors, stating, 'I object to being accused of sleeping with a man on the first night I met him,' proclaiming it with audacity. as if that was the claim for her disqualification.
With an angry attitude, Fani feigned offence. To ask a black woman about her relationship and her expenses. DA Willis downplayed her relationship with Wade. Alluded to his sexual inabilities, while contended, she’d never emasculate a black man. Yet she filibustered every question about her romantic relationship with Wade. They had shared many romantic trips and had spent a beautiful night sipping wine (though she drank Grey Goose) in places like Napa.
During her lengthy soliloquies, Fani used language that contradicted professionalism. It reeked of that unfortunate term, so often used to refer to blacks, “ghetto.” The black, redneck behavior spoke volumes. The blatant disrespect from a DA was appalling. Listening to Willis' testimony, I found myself wondering the intended audience of the stories she told. She appeared to take pleasure in recounting the extravagant journeys and romantic locations she and Willis had experienced.
She confessed to the world that she had committed adultery and made no apology and no excuses. Fani was not speaking to the court; she had been testifying to an audience of one—Wade’s estranged wife. What greater space to set the facts straight than on a witness stand? What greater force to have on your side than God? There is nothing worse than a scorned black woman.
After a day of testimony, it became clear to the world that DA Fani Willis had an affair with Nathan Wade, a married man. It was also evident that Wade, who lacked any integrity and was not a savvy businessman, having used his corporate card for personal expenses, had been overpaid for his services as special counsel and that he had spent at least $8,000 on lavish vacations for him and Fani, between November 1, 2022, of which she supposedly paid him back in cash. Also combined with the allegations regarding the disqualification, her testimony brought up questions about cash. She claimed to keep a safe full of cash—some of which she stated came from “campaign funds.” Fani’s testimony had weaved together an unfortunate plot to cover up the truth. However, the extent of their dishonesty and what they were both willing to sacrifice to cover their lies did not reveal itself until day two of the hearing when Terrence Bradley, Nathan Wade’s former divorce attorney, took the stand.
Betrayer
Terrance Bradley had been subpoenaed by Trump’s team and was clearly reluctant to testify. On the first day of the hearing, he managed to thwart the defense's efforts by arguing attorney-client privilege. On the second day, Bradley was a no-show; however, Judge Scott McAfee ordered him to court and forced him to testify as per the subpoena.
During Bradley’s testimony, it was discovered that was the whistleblower. He had alerted the Trump’s legal team to the fact that Willis and Wade had lied in court documents about their romantic relationship and Wade had lied on interrogatory divorce documents regarding his extramarital affair.
This severed attorney-client privilege. During cross-examination, Willis’ attorney, Anna Cross, dismantled Terrence Bradley. Bradley admitted that he and Wade were no longer partners, their separation resulting from sexual allegations levied against Bradley by an employee and a client. After being forced to resign, Bradley began colluding with defense attorneys and made statements to one of Trump's attorneys, Ashleigh Merchant, via text, admitting that Willis and Wade had begun their relationship in 2019, before Wade had been appointment as special prosecutor.
With so much collateral damage, Judge McAfee had no choice but to end the hearing and continue Terrance Bradley’s testimony under seal.
PULLING BACK THE CURTIN
Following the two-day hearing, Joycelyn Wade’s divorce attorney provided an interview, presenting the other side of this unfortunate tale. Joycelyn Wade, a woman married for twenty-five years with children, faced infidelity, financial struggles, and health issues, she lacked the resources to manage her well-being. Her situation mirrored that of Fani Willis’ girlfriend. Upon learning of Wade's appointment as a special prosecutor for the election fraud case, Joycelyn discovered Wade had lied on his interrogatories to the court and withheld pertinent information regarding the half-million-dollar salary he had received from the State of GA.
In response to these discoveries, Joycelyn Wade’s attorney subpoenaed Wade and Willis. DA Fani Willis attempted to quash the subpoena. She accused Joycelyn of interfering in a court proceeding and suggested Joycelyn stand down. If not, DA Willis suggested Joycelyn Wade could be criminally prosecuted for harassment and interfering in an ongoing case. Undeterred by Fani Willis’ response, Joycelyn's defense team issued a subpoena on December 22, 2023.
The Truth
Before these allegations surfaced in the media, I had never heard of Fani Willis. Not wanting to form a negative opinion without information, I decided to conduct my own research. After listening to a few of her hearings on YouTube and reading articles about her rise to fame and the cases she has tried, I am impressed with her record.
Fani is extremely intelligent, but she appears to have a chip on her shoulder. In some cases, including her testimony, she comes across as combative. While I acknowledge her hard work, it seems she has done a considerable amount of damage to the black community. One significant case is her involvement in the 2013 Atlanta, GA teaching scandal, where she played a role in bringing down teachers using the same RICO law. Almost all those accused were black, and eleven teachers were convicted of racketeering and other charges related to cheating for black students on statewide exams.
A more recent case of Willis’ is the indictment of Young Thug, or Jeffery Lamar Williams, and YSL, the business Williams started. Out of this formal accusation, eight individuals have taken plea deals, six will be tried separately, and fourteen are being charged alongside Young Thug. This group of individuals, mostly black, are confronting potential imprisonment for alleged charges dating back to 2012. Whether they committed the crimes is a matter for the jury to decide. However, numerous stories, long considered closed and forgotten, are being unearthed and pieced together to indict a group of men. Whether this is just or unjust—I truly don't know.
From a religious perspective, it appears that Fani is exploiting the black church. After her testimony on Feb. 15, she returned to the black church and once again denied allegations that seem evidently true. Overall, what I have come to believe about Fani is that she is blinded by her own narcissism and self-righteousness, which is unfortunate.
The love story of Willis and Wade is indeed reminiscing of another Biblical story—the story of King David and his affair with Bathsheba. King David—should have been at war—however, from the rooftop of his palace, he spotted Bathsheba and had to have her, although she had belonged to another man. David committed adultery and impregnated Bathsheba. In an attempt to cover up his transgression, David had Bathsheba's husband, Uriah, placed on the front line of battle where he died, and the baby David and Bathsheba conceived also died.
DA Fani should have been at war. She should have been tending to her business. She should have understood that she was going to be scrutinized. She had everything her heart desired—success, stability, beautiful children, and finally having worked hard she was awarded the position of DA for Fulton County. Now she was going to be put on the frontline before America.
Despite having it all, she desired one thing—a man. In her testimony, she expressed loneliness after her divorce and her struggle as a single parent. In the biblical parallel, Nathan, the prophet told David a story of a rich man taking a poor man’s lamb as his own and killing the poor man. David was outraged, until Nathan revealed David was that man—David understood the price he had to pay. It was a life for a life—his son would die. Still David repented.
As the prophet had paid King David a visit, another prophet had visited Fani. Fani shared the story at Bethel of her girlfriend who had been dealing with a cheating husband, grappling with troubled children, and facing financial and health issues. This dear friend had poured her heart out to Fani. However, Fani never considered the trails of her girlfriend were brought on by an unfaithful husband. Fani failed to recognize herself as a villain. She has not yet repented.
As a District Attorney, one would expect this type of person to stand on truth. A person with the responsibility of bringing about justice should be beyond reproach. Unfortunately for democracy, Fani has played with the truth. She was willing to lay everything on the line, sacrifice it for the love of a married man. This story tells the tale of the lengths a sinner will go to portray themselves as innocent. Following her misrepresentation of black women, DA Willis returned to the pulpit, this time before a Seventh Day Adventist congregation. Transitioning from the Baptist to the Seventh Day Adventist denomination, she addressed the scripture, “no weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). According to Fani, it is God who sends weapons to challenge and strengthen us. She blames God, absolving herself of any responsibility for her actions. God does not create weapons; we do when we walk in darkness. The choice to commit adultery and disregard the feelings of others is our own, not God's doing. To be explicit, Fani, echoing the words of Nene Leakes, should have kept “her legs closed—to married men.