The Fulton County district attorney, who is overseeing the state’s prosecution of Donald J. Trump, was combative and accused the defense of spreading lies.
But as a matter of public perception, the experts said that Thursday’s hearing did not help Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, the prosecutors leading the case.
Ms. Willis, the district attorney overseeing the Georgia prosecution of Donald J. Trump, searingly refuted allegations that she had a disqualifying conflict of interest.
It’s the latest sign of trouble for North Atlantic right whales, which are critically endangered. This was the second of the species to be found dead in the past few weeks.
Ms. Merchant, who brought the allegations against Fani Willis and Nathan Wade to light last month, has said their relationship poses a conflict of interest.
Defense lawyers argue that the romantic relationship between top prosecutors in the Trump election interference case in Georgia merits disqualification.