Summary
John Eastman, a lawyer who helped President Donald Trump try to overturn the 2020 election, has officially lost his law license in California. The California Supreme Court confirmed a previous ruling that Eastman made false claims about the election without proper investigation and ordered him disbarred and fined.
Key Facts
- John Eastman was disbarred by the California Supreme Court in 2024.
- The court found Eastman made false statements about the 2020 election without checking facts.
- Eastman was a key figure behind the "fake elector" plan to challenge the election results.
- He pressured state officials and pushed the theory that the vice-president could reject certified electoral votes.
- Eastman must pay $5,000 to the California state bar.
- He has also had his law license suspended in Washington DC.
- Eastman faces criminal charges in Arizona related to the 2020 election, while Georgia charges were dropped.
- Other Trump allies like Rudy Giuliani and Kenneth Chesebro have also been disbarred for their roles in trying to overturn the election.
