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legalpolitics2 years ago

"Jack Smith's Ongoing Scrutiny of John Eastman"

Federal prosecutors, led by special counsel Jack Smith, have ordered transcripts from the recent disbarment trial of attorney John Eastman, who played a key role in former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Eastman is one of six alleged co-conspirators in a federal indictment against Trump, but he has not been charged in that case. The transcript order suggests that prosecutors are still keeping tabs on Eastman, and it remains unclear whether Smith's team is considering charges against him for his alleged role in the conspiracy. The transcripts could potentially be used as evidence in Trump's trial, scheduled to begin in March.

politics2 years ago

"Former Trump Lawyer Silent on Alleged Jan. 6 Plot to Replace Pence with Grassley"

John Eastman, former lawyer for Donald Trump, refused to answer under oath about conversations regarding replacing Vice President Mike Pence with Senator Chuck Grassley to certify the 2020 election results. Grassley denies involvement, and it remains unclear how seriously this idea was considered. Eastman cited attorney-client privilege when declining to answer, raising questions about Trump's efforts to stay in power. Grassley clarified that he was only referring to presiding over a Senate session, not the joint session for election certification. Emails suggest discussions about Grassley's potential role, but Grassley and his staff were unaware of any plans. Eastman, Chesebro, and Trump face criminal charges in Georgia for interfering with election results.