ATLANTA - After months of speculation, a judge may dismiss the Georgia election interference case if the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia fails to meet Friday's deadline by naming a special prosecutor to replace Fani Willis.

Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee gave the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia until noon on November 14 to name a district attorney pro tempore. The council had asked for 110 days, saying it would need about four weeks to obtain the case file and another 90 days to review it.

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The council’s executive director, Peter J. Skandalakis, had asked for more time, citing the case’s "complexity and size." He said the council is already managing 21 pending appointments and has handled 448 conflict referrals statewide this year.

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