Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
Former Trump Lawyer Admits Failure in Georgia Election Case
Another former lawyer for Donald Trump, Jenna Ellis, has pleaded guilty to a charge related to the former U.S. president’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia. Ellis, her voice cracking at times, admitted in an Atlanta court that she “failed to do my due diligence” in vetting claims about voter fraud from other Trump attorneys.
Deep Remorse Expressed by Jenna Ellis
During the court hearing, Ellis expressed deep remorse for her actions, acknowledging her failure to ensure the accuracy of the claims made by her fellow lawyers. She admitted that she should have verified the facts before presenting them to the court. Ellis told Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, “I look back on this whole experience with deep remorse.”
Third Member of Trump’s Legal Team to Make a Deal
Jenna Ellis is now the third member of Trump’s legal team to reach a deal with Georgia prosecutors in the last week. Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro have also pleaded guilty. Ellis pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting false statements and writings. Prosecutors revealed that she attended a meeting with Georgia lawmakers where Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, made false claims about voting irregularities.
Probation and Restitution
As part of the agreement, Jenna Ellis will be sentenced to five years of probation and will have to pay $5,000 in restitution. Additionally, she will be required to testify against Trump and other co-defendants in the case if called upon.
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This article discusses the recent guilty plea of former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis in a Georgia election case. Ellis admitted to failing in her due diligence and expressed deep remorse for her actions. She will now serve probation and pay restitution as part of her plea agreement.
