Trump Ally's Guilty Plea in Election Subversion Case Sends Shockwaves

Lawyers for defendants involved in the January 6 Capitol breach expressed shock and frustration at the relatively lenient sentence given to Sidney Powell, a top ally of Donald Trump, who pleaded guilty to crimes related to the 2020 election. While low-level offenders face significant consequences, Powell received six years of probation and a modest fine. Defense attorneys argue that this discrepancy highlights the inequitable application of the law and the preferential treatment given to high-ranking players in criminal conspiracies. Powell's plea deal suggests she provided statements and promised to testify against Trump and others in a racketeering case in Georgia.