Judge Rules Ex-Trump Attorney Should be Disbarred Over Election Interference

A California judge ruled that former President Donald Trump’s ex-attorney, John Eastman, should be disbarred for his aid in Trump’s efforts to interfere in the 2020 election. Judge Yvette Roland recommended Eastman’s disbarment, noting that the State Bar of California proved most of the misconduct charges brought against him. The California Supreme Court will decide whether to endorse or reject Roland’s recommendation. Eastman faces criminal charges in Georgia related to election interference as well. He is considered to be the legal architect behind Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Eastman’s strategies included pressuring officials to appoint alternate electors who would vote for Trump. The indictment against Eastman alleges he contacted Georgia state officials and pressured them to unlawfully appoint alternate presidential electors who would vote for Trump. The California judge also recommended a $10,000 sanction against Eastman for making numerous false and misleading statements about his conduct during the 2020 election.