The judge overseeing the Fulton County prosecution of former President Donald Trump and numerous co-defendants has directed District Attorney Fani Willis to respond to allegations that she is in a romantic relationship with one of the lead prosecutors and has violated ethics rules.

Judge Scott McAfee ordered Willis to file a written response by Feb. 2. He said he will hold a hearing on the allegations on Feb. 15.

[It doesn’t sound as though Judge McAfee was impressed by Willis’ argument that you can’t expect a black woman to be perfect. I wonder whether she’ll recuse herself from the case and terminate Wade’s contract before the deadline — and whether that would end McAfee’s interest. — Ed]