However, Patel has maintained his innocence. His attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, argued in court that Patel was simply trying to help the mother, who appeared to be struggling, and reached out to ...

The allegations against Willis first surfaced in a motion filed in early January by Ashleigh Merchant, a lawyer for former Trump campaign staffer and onetime White House aide Michael Roman.

The attorney, Ashleigh Merchant, alleged that Willis paid Wade large sums for his work and then improperly benefited from the prosecution of the case when Wade used his earnings to pay for ...