This delay makes it highly unlikely that the case will go to trial before the November general election.

The appeals court has scheduled a tentative oral argument for October 4, with a ruling expected by mid-March.

If either side loses, they will have the option to appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court.

A spokesperson for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to comment on a recent appeals court ruling regarding a conflict of interest in her office's investigation into former President Trump and others for allegedly trying to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.

A grand jury indicted Trump and 18 others in August, and while some have pleaded guilty, Trump and others have pleaded not guilty.

Trump and eight other defendants had attempted to remove Willis from the case due to her romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, but a judge found no conflict of interest in March.

However, Trump and the others requested an appeal of this ruling to the state Court of Appeals.

McAfee expressed concerns about the credibility of Willis and Wade regarding the timing of their relationship, leading to an appearance of impropriety in the case.

Reasonable doubts about their testimonies necessitated remedial actions.

Willis could only continue on the case if Wade left, and the special prosecutor resigned shortly after.

The allegations of Willis's improper benefits from her relationship with Wade caused a tumultuous few months, with personal details made public in court in mid-February.