Summary
John Eastman, a lawyer who tried to change the results of the 2020 presidential election to benefit President Trump, has lost his law license in California. The California Supreme Court agreed with a lower court and ordered him to be disbarred, meaning he cannot practice law in the state.
Key Facts
- John Eastman was involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
- The goal of these efforts was to help President Donald Trump remain in office.
- A lower court recommended that Eastman lose his law license.
- The California Supreme Court refused to review Eastman’s appeal.
- The court officially ordered Eastman’s disbarment in California.
- Disbarment means Eastman is no longer allowed to practice law in that state.
- The decision came on a Wednesday, as announced by the California Supreme Court.
