New York, Dec 20 (NationPress) In a significant legal victory for US President-elect Donald Trump, an appeals court on Thursday dismissed the Georgia prosecutor overseeing the case, which alleged election interference.

The state appeals court pointed to Fani Willis' romantic relationship with a lawyer she employed to assist in the prosecution, indicating that it created a perception of conflict of interest.

Although the court did not dismiss the case itself, which can proceed with a different prosecutor, this ruling effectively suspends the prosecution, potentially impacting Trump's tenure as President.

Moreover, the two federal cases against him, which accused him of election interference and mishandling classified documents, have been dismissed.

Additionally, the sentencing in the New York case where he was found guilty has been put on hold.

In that instance, he was convicted of falsifying business records to conceal hush money payments to a porn star, who alleged an affair with him—a claim he has denied.

However, the New York judge did not overturn the criminal conviction, leaving the door open for potential sentencing in the future.

Willis, the prosecutor in a Georgia county, hired Nathan Wade, a lawyer lacking experience in cases of this nature, compensating his office approximately $653,000.

Their romantic ties were disclosed during a divorce proceeding initiated by Wade's wife.

Judge Trenton Brown stated in the appellate court's decision, "This is the rare case in which disqualification is mandated and no other remedy will suffice to restore public confidence in the integrity of these proceedings."

The case revolves around alleged efforts by Trump and his associates to alter the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, which he lost both nationally and in the key state of Georgia.

However, in this year’s election, he emerged victorious in the state.

Willis has the option to appeal the ruling to a full bench of the Georgia appeals court, as the decision came from a three-member panel, which voted 2-1 to prevent her from continuing with the case.