It’s the latest sign of trouble for North Atlantic right whales, which are critically endangered. This was the second of the species to be found dead in the past few weeks.
Ms. Merchant, who brought the allegations against Fani Willis and Nathan Wade to light last month, has said their relationship poses a conflict of interest.
Defense lawyers argue that the romantic relationship between top prosecutors in the Trump election interference case in Georgia merits disqualification.
Defense lawyers have accused Fani T. Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, of hiring Nathan J. Wade to run the case after she began a romantic relationship with him.
Two of the state’s largest church groups are teaming up in a rare effort they say is motivated by this year’s stakes and new voting restrictions in Georgia.