Georgia hearing: Willis repeatedly says Merchant is lying, saying she and Wade never lived together
In response to questions by Merchant, Willis said that she and Wade never lived together despite court filings that were submitted that stated otherwise.
“It’s certainly a lie that he lived with me,” Willis said.
Florida classified documents case: Judge denies Trump delay request
The judge presiding over Trump's federal classified documents case in Florida issued a ruling denying the former president's request to push back some deadlines in the case.
In a brief order posted on the court docket, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Trump's request to push back the deadline for pretrial motions, which is Feb. 22.
The judge did not completely close the door to subsequent filings, saying she would consider "appropriate" motions afterward if they "clearly justify additional pre-trial briefing."
Georgia hearing: Willis has expressed frustration with Merchant's questions
Willis has been clearly annoyed with Merchant's questions so far during the hearing, and has raised her voice at times and gone on at length with her answers, beyond the questions that are asked.
Georgia hearing: Willis holds up motion to disqualify her, saying 'this is a lie'
Sadow objected to Willis using the term "lie" and Willis fired back, holding up the motion to disqualify.
"This is a lie!" Willis yelled.
McAfee then announced a five-minute break.
Georgia hearing: Willis says of Wade that 'we'll be friends until the day we die'
When asked about her relationship with Wade, Willis said that she thought their relationship now was one that would fade with time if not for this incident. Now due to the attacks, Willis said that she and Wade would be "friends until the day we die."
Georgia hearing: Willis rejects notion that she's on trial, says Trump and co-defendents are on trial
Merchant said the DA’s office objected to providing her with Delta records regarding travel involving Willis and Wade.
“I object to you getting records," Willis said. "You’ve been intrusive into people’s personal lives. You’re confused. You think I’m on trial. These people are on trial for trying to steal an election in 2020. I’m not on trial, no matter how hard you try to put me on trial."
Georgia hearing: Describing trip to Napa Valley, Willis says 'I like Grey Goose'
As Merchant continues questioning Willis about her trips with Wade, Willis describes drinking wine in Napa, California, saying Wade "likes wine. I don’t really like wine to be honest with you. I like Grey Goose."
Georgia hearing: Willis says the most she ever gave Wade was $2,500
Willis said the most cash she ever gave Wade was $2,500 for a trip the two took to Belize.
Georgia hearing: Willis says she paid Wade back for their travel together
Willis said that Wade, whom she described as a "world traveler," often booked their travel together through an agent and she would reimburse him.
"He is the one that would book the travel," Willis said. "I don't consider him having taken me anyplace."
"I want this record to be abundantly clear," Willis continued, detailing how Wade would often call his travel agent who would organize their travel arrangements "and then he tells me how much it is, and I give him the money back."
Georgia hearing: Willis says her money is from 'work, sweat and tears'
Merchant asked Willis about where the money comes from that she gives to Wade to reimburse him for travel.
"I am sure that the source of the money is always the work, sweat and tears of me," Willis said.