ATLANTA—Per Judge Scott McAfee’s order, lead prosecutor Nathan Wade has been forced to withdraw from his duties at Fani Willis’s district attorney office.

Wade, who had been working closely with District Attorney Willis on a high-profile case, made the announcement to reporters outside her office on Friday. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it – it’s a real blow. I went in head first, and did my duties, sometimes well into the night. It’s sad that I’ll no longer be servicing her,” he said, visibly shaken. 

The sudden departure has left many wondering what led to this unexpected turn of events. However, Wade was quick to dispel any rumors of misconduct, insisting that his departure was due to personal reasons. “Ms. Willis is a wonderful person, she exudes authority. Upon our first meeting, I remember immediately rising to a position of attention,” he said. 

Despite Wade’s departure, it appears that the case will continue to move forward without him. A spokesperson for the DA’s office confirmed that a replacement would be appointed soon, and that they were confident in their ability to see the case through to a successful conclusion. 

As for Wade, he remains optimistic about his future prospects, although he admits that he’ll miss the thrill of Willis’s office. “I was looking forward to a long and grinding trial, ending in a climactic conclusion,” he said wistfully. 

In the meantime, Fani Willis has not commented publicly on the departure of her erstwhile colleague, preferring instead to focus on the task at hand. But one thing is for sure – the legal world will be watching closely to see how this unexpected turn of events unfolds.

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