The Georgia appeals court has disqualified District Attorney Fani Willis from handling the election interference case against President-elect Trump due to a perceived conflict of interest stemming from her relationship with the special prosecutor she appointed, Nathan Wade. This decision overturns a previous ruling by Judge Scott McAfee, who allowed Willis to remain on the case despite acknowledging a significant lapse in judgment. The appeals court's decision is based on the appearance of a conflict being sufficient for disqualification, even if not fully proven. This ruling complicates what was considered one of Trump's most legally challenging cases, involving allegations of racketeering and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. With Willis's office planning to appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court, the case's future remains uncertain. If the disqualification stands, a prosecutor from another county may need to take over, potentially delaying proceedings significantly. Legal experts suggest that the case is in jeopardy without a clear prosecutorial direction, and it may ultimately falter due to these complications.