Fani’s Trump Prosecution Tossed Out by Georgia’s New Top Prosecutor

Georgia’s substitute prosecutor has officially scrapped the RICO case that began under Fani Willis — a case already marred by scandal, disqualification, and political timing that raised eyebrows from the start.

Keeping It Short

Pete Skandalakis, the Executive Director of Georgia’s Prosecuting Attorneys Council and newly appointed District Attorney pro tempore, has dropped the RICO case originally brought by Fani Willis against Donald Trump and 18 co-defendants. Willis’ office had previously been disqualified due to her improper relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade — a relationship revealed alongside evidence that Willis and Wade coordinated aspects of their investigation with Biden’s White House. The pair filed the indictment shortly after Trump announced his 2024 campaign, fueling criticism of political motivation. In a 22-page memo, Skandalakis said Georgia was never the proper venue since the alleged conduct was “conceived in Washington, D.C.” He added that if federal prosecutors, after the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling, found further prosecution futile, the state should not pursue a redundant or unproductive case.

The Plot Points

• In 2023, Fani Willis indicted Trump and 18 others using RICO over their 2020 election challenges.

• Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade were later disqualified for an appearance of impropriety due to their romantic relationship.

• Wade was paid $600,000+ while vacationing with Willis on luxury trips.

• Evidence emerged showing Willis and Wade coordinated with the Biden White House, raising concerns about political influence.

• The indictment came just after Trump announced his 2024 presidential bid.

• A judge gave prosecutors 14 days to appoint a replacement or face dismissal.

• Hours before the deadline, Pete Skandalakis stepped in as DA pro tempore.

• Skandalakis dropped the case, calling Georgia the wrong venue.

• Said alleged conduct was “conceived in Washington, D.C.”, not Georgia.

• Cited Jack Smith’s decision not to pursue similar charges after the Supreme Court’s Trump immunity ruling.

• Concluded a Georgia prosecution would be “fruitless” and “unproductive.”