Legal Fallout: Former Trump Attorney Faces Disbarment Over 2020 Election Tactics

Attorney John Eastman is set to face a disbarment effort in Los Angeles, for his role in devising strategies to keep former President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.

The Disbarment Proceedings

Eastman is expected to testify before the State Bar of California in a proceeding that could potentially result in him losing his license to practice law in the state, the Associated Press reports. He is facing 11 disciplinary charges related to his development of a dubious legal strategy aimed at disrupting the counting of state electoral votes to help Trump remain in power.

The Charges And Defense

The State Bar alleges that Eastman violated California’s business and professions code by making false and misleading statements, constituting acts of “moral turpitude, dishonesty, and corruption,” according to the AP. Eastman’s attorney, however, disputes “every aspect” of the allegations, describing the State Bar’s action as part of a nationwide effort to penalize attorneys who opposed the current administration in the last presidential election.

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Eastman’s Background

Eastman, a member of the California Bar since 1997, was a law clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and a founding director of the Center for Constitutional Jurisprudence. He retired as dean of the Chapman University law school in Southern California last year after more than 160 faculty members signed a letter calling for the university to take action against him.

Other Investigations

The disciplinary hearing comes as special counsel Jack Smith continues his investigation into efforts by Trump and his Republican allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election. A federal grand jury in Washington has been meeting behind closed doors for months to hear testimony from witnesses, including former Vice President Mike Pence, who has publicly described a pressure campaign by Trump aimed at getting him to halt Congress’ certification of the election results.

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