Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court. Courtesy photo Judge Scott McAfee of Fulton County Superior Court. (Courtesy photo)

The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case cleared the way Wednesday for former President Donald Trump and other defendants to appeal a ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the prosecution.

Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee granted a request by defense attorneys seeking permission to ask the Georgia Court of Appeals to review the judge's decision. It will be up to the appeals court to decide whether to hear it.

Fulton DA Fani Willis, left, and special prosecutor Nathan Wade, right. Fulton County DA Fani Willis (left) and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. (Photos: ALM and Courtesy)