Abbate refuted allegations made during the hearing that Wade and Willis spent 2023 nights at an opulent Napa Valley hotel. Wade’s money from the Trump case, according to Willis’ attorney, disproved the notion that they took a lavish vacation and instead claimed that they stayed at a Doubletree hotel.
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When most people travel to Napa, they typically stay at hotels like the Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons in order to enjoy a luxurious experience. No Doubletree,” Abbate informed the judge. Trump’s lawyer Steve Sadow raised an eyebrow at the response, according to a Washington Post court reporter Holly Bailey report, while co-counsel Jennifer Little seemed to be stifling a laugh.
By calling Wade’s former law partner “disgruntled” and “vengeful,” as well as a former employee “disgruntled,” Willis’s legal team cast doubt on important witnesses.
Contrary to Wade’s sworn testimony, text messages have shown that Bradley was aware of the affair between Wade and Willis as early as 2021.
“It’s a desperate attempt to remove a prosecutor from a case for absolutely no reason, your honor. Other than harassment, and embarrassment,” Abbate said.
Judge McAfee did not issue a decision at the conclusion of the hearing on Friday following over three hours of closing arguments. The judge did state that he will make a decision in two weeks, though.
