Trump's appeal hearing on Fani Willis set for October, likely pushing trial past election

Luke Hales/Getty ImagesThe date for oral arguments on the issue is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 4, according to a docket notice that was sent to defense counsel in the case.

MORE: Georgia court to take up Trump's appeal of Willis disqualification ruling, possibly delaying election case "A calendar will be sent to counsel of record confirming the exact date of oral argument," the notice says. Trump and his codefendants are appealing the ruling that allowed DA Willis to remain on the case after it was discovered she had a romantic relationship with prosecutor Nathan Wade. He resigned from the case as a result of the ruling.

The judge in the case, Scott McAfee, has previously vowed to keep the case moving forward while the issue is on appeal.ABC News contributor and former prosecutor Chris Timmons said that means it is all but certain that Trump won't go to trial before the 2024 election.for alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia.

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