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Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and who helped craft the fake elector plot, has been disbarred in New York following his conviction in Georgia for his role in attempting to subvert the election, citing his conduct as undermining justice and democracy.
Wisconsin Attorney General has charged Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro and two others with forgery related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. This makes Wisconsin the fourth state to pursue such charges, following similar actions in Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan. Chesebro has previously accepted a plea deal in Georgia for related charges.
Donald Trump's legal team is attempting to reduce the $83.3 million penalty in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, while Trump insists he has "a lot of money" and doesn't "worry about money." Meanwhile, a document dump reveals the inner workings of a settlement involving Trump ally Kenneth Chesebro, and Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announces she will not seek reelection. Additionally, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, a Trump-endorsed candidate, is leading in the GOP gubernatorial nomination despite controversies, and Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump aims to transform the RNC into a Trump-electing machine. Lastly, Trump makes inflammatory remarks about immigrants during an interview, comparing them to horror movie characters and claiming they have ended sports in cities.
CNN's KFile investigation reveals that right-wing attorney Kenneth Chesebro, involved in the Trump campaign's fake electors plot, hid a secret Twitter account from Michigan prosecutors, containing numerous posts contradicting his statements about his role in the election subversion scheme.
Attorneys Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, who worked to help Donald Trump overturn the 2020 election, have written one-sentence apology letters as part of their plea deal in the Georgia RICO case. The letters, obtained through an open records request, do not acknowledge Joe Biden's win or denounce the baseless conspiracy theories they pushed. Four defendants, including Powell and Chesebro, have pleaded guilty in the case, while 15 others, including Trump and Rudy Giuliani, have pleaded not guilty. The guilty defendants received probation and no jail time, with the opportunity to have their records wiped clean if they complete their probation without violating the terms or committing another crime.
Kenneth Chesebro, one of the legal architects behind the plan to deploy individuals claiming to be Trump electors in states won by President Biden, is now cooperating with investigations in Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada. Chesebro has emerged as a key witness in the criminal cases against 24 "fake electors" who face charges of forging and submitting fraudulent documents. His involvement in the scheme, which aimed to delay or block the certification of Biden's Electoral College victory, has drawn attention after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy in Georgia. Chesebro's lawyers maintain that he was merely offering legal advice during the 2020 election.
Pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth Chesebro, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy in Georgia's fake electors plot, is now cooperating with investigators in Michigan and Wisconsin to avoid further charges. Chesebro has also testified to a grand jury in Nevada and has been in contact with prosecutors in Arizona. He is identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in a federal indictment against former President Donald Trump. The investigations into the fake electors scheme are ongoing in multiple states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Nevada. Chesebro's cooperation does not guarantee immunity from prosecution, and the scope of the investigations may extend beyond the fake electors themselves.
Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant of former President Donald Trump in the Georgia election-interference case, has pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to file false documents. He plans to meet with investigators in Arizona and Nevada, where similar probes are underway. Chesebro's plea deal requires him to testify in the Georgia case, and he has been approached by prosecutors in Arizona and Nevada to provide testimony in their investigations. The investigations are examining whether the Trump slates of electors that gathered in those states broke any laws. Chesebro's cooperation could shed light on the "fake-elector theory" and the events leading up to January 6, 2021.
Kenneth Chesebro, one of former President Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election fraud case, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to file false documents related to attempts to create fake electoral college votes. Chesebro's attorney stated that his client never believed in the "Big Lie" and would acknowledge Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. Chesebro's guilty plea does not implicate other defendants, including Trump, and he has agreed to testify truthfully if called upon. Another former Trump attorney, Sidney Powell, also pleaded guilty in the same case.
Kenneth Chesebro, a former left-leaning Harvard lawyer who worked for Al Gore during the 2000 presidential election recount battle, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy in a criminal racketeering indictment in Fulton County, Georgia. He has agreed to testify against former President Donald Trump and other co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani, in a case involving the creation of fraudulent slates of pro-Trump electors in six states. Chesebro's journey from a mild-mannered lawyer to a key player in the Trump false electors scandal has left many wondering what led to his transformation, with some speculating that a lucrative Bitcoin investment and a desire for power played a role.
Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant in the Fulton County criminal election interference case alongside former President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit filing false documents. Chesebro originally faced seven counts, but pleaded guilty to one, with the other six counts being dismissed. As part of the plea deal, he was sentenced to five years of probation, ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution, and required to testify in other trials and hearings. Chesebro is alleged to have proposed a strategy to appoint alternate electors loyal to Trump in several states to overturn the election. His attorney argues that if Chesebro was truly the "architect to overturn democracy," prosecutors would not have offered him probation.
Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to a single felony count of conspiracy to file false documents in an election subversion case in Georgia. Chesebro is the third out of 19 co-defendants to strike a plea deal with prosecutors. He is accused of submitting fake pro-Trump electors in Georgia and other states to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election. This comes after another ex-Trump lawyer, Sidney Powell, also admitted guilt in the case. Chesebro's guilty plea is seen as a significant blow to the defense and a victory for prosecutors as they continue to build their case against Trump, who faces 13 felony counts in total.
Kenneth Chesebro, a pro-Trump lawyer, pleaded guilty in the Georgia election subversion case, admitting to being part of a conspiracy with former President Donald Trump and others. Chesebro's guilty plea is a significant blow to Trump and a victory for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. He has agreed to testify against Trump and other defendants. Chesebro's plea comes after former Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell also pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. Chesebro admitted to conspiring with Trump, Rudy Giuliani, and John Eastman to present fake GOP electors in Georgia. He pleaded guilty to one felony charge and will serve 5 years of probation and pay restitution.
Kenneth Chesebro, a co-defendant in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of conspiracy to commit filing false documents. He was sentenced to five years of probation, community service, and restitution. Chesebro allegedly conspired with Trump and his team to install "fake electors" in Georgia and strategized on delaying the counting of electoral votes. Sidney Powell and Scott Graham Hall, also defendants in the case, have previously pleaded guilty to misdemeanor and conspiracy charges, respectively.
Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer charged in Georgia for his involvement in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election in favor of Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty and accepted a plea deal. This comes after Sidney Powell, another Trump-aligned lawyer in the case, also pleaded guilty. Chesebro's plea adds momentum to the prosecution's case, as he, Powell, and another co-defendant have agreed to testify against the remaining defendants. Chesebro pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit filing of false documents and was sentenced to five years' probation, with the possibility of reducing it to three years. The guilty pleas do not bode well for Trump and the other co-defendants, including Rudy Giuliani and Mark Meadows, who are set to be tried later.