John Eastman requests a halt to ethics trial due to potential indictment in 2020 election case.
John Eastman Requests Delay in Disbarment Proceedings Amid Expected Indictment
John Eastman, the attorney who advised former President Donald Trump leading up to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, has filed a request with a California court to postpone his disbarment proceedings. This comes as an indictment is anticipated.
Trump has been indicted for the third time this year on four counts related to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Eastman is believed to be one of the six co-conspirators mentioned in the indictment. While their identities remain undisclosed as they currently face no charges, the description provided aligns with Eastman’s actions. It describes an attorney who devised and attempted to implement a strategy to obstruct the certification of the presidential election by leveraging the Vice President’s ceremonial role overseeing the certification proceeding.
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The State Bar of California is presenting its case to disbar Eastman due to his promotion of voter fraud allegations following the 2020 presidential election. Eastman’s legal team has requested a trial postponement, as stated in a court filing released on Monday.
On Jan. 6, 2021, Eastman spoke at the “Save America” rally in Washington, D.C., standing alongside Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former personal attorney. This rally took place just hours before the Capitol riot unfolded.
Reports from 2021 indicate that Eastman was present in the Oval Office the day before the insurrection, participating in meetings with former Vice President Mike Pence. The discussions involved plans for Pence to object to the counting of Electoral College results, which confirmed President Joe Biden’s victory. This interaction is also referenced in the recent indictment, although Eastman’s name is not explicitly mentioned.
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California attorneys argue that Eastman was fully aware that the plan to delay the counting of Electoral College votes was unconstitutional. However, he chose to participate regardless, which they believe warrants the revocation of his bar status.
In their request, Eastman’s lawyers propose an alternative option to a delay. They suggest a three-month stay of the proceedings to allow for an updated assessment of the ongoing investigation’s scope. This includes considering the recent federal grand jury indictment against Trump and the likelihood of formal charges being brought against Eastman.
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