The high profile took a turn when Willis’ relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade was uncovered. Wade forcefully withdrew from the case in March 2024, and Trump’s legal team set off a flurry of appeals ultimately leading to his charges being dismissed, PBS reported.

Christopher Harley was convicted in connection to four rapes, according to Willis. Willis noted at a Tuesday press conference announcing his conviction that her office achieved a perfect 100% conviction rate on crimes against children, elders, adult sexual assaults, and human trafficking.