Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Reaches Cooperation Agreement in Arizona “Fake Elector” Case
Donald Trump’s former lawyer Jenna Ellis has reached a cooperation agreement with Arizona officials as part of the state’s “fake elector” case, the Arizona Attorney General’s office announced Monday. This marks a significant development in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the 2020 presidential election.
Charges Dropped in Exchange for Cooperation
As part of the agreement, the state has agreed to drop charges against Ellis in exchange for her cooperation. Ellis, who faces nine felonies in connection with the case, had previously pleaded not guilty in Maricopa County Court to charges related to her alleged efforts to overturn the election results in Arizona.
Key Figures in the Case
Ellis is just one of several former and current key aides to former President Trump who have been charged in the case. Other prominent figures include Rudy Giuliani, former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, and former Trump lawyer John East Man. All of the defendants have maintained their innocence and pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. Notably, Trump himself has not been charged in connection with this case.
Despite the legal challenges they face, Ellis and three other defendants have reached plea deals in a separate Georgia election interference case. Along with Ellis, defendants Kenneth Chesbrough, Sidney Powell, and Scott Hall have entered into cooperation agreements in the Georgia case, which also stems from alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Overall, these developments underscore the complex legal ramifications of the fallout from the 2020 election, and the ongoing efforts by some individuals to challenge the legitimacy of the results.
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