A California lawyer discipline judge issued an opinion Wednesday recommending the disbarment of former President Donald Trump’s former campaign lawyer John Eastman.
California State Bar Judge Yvette Rowland agreed with Eastman’s recommendation, which will now be submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court for final judgment in the attorney’s case. After reviewing Eastman’s charges, the Office of the Attorney General of California (OCTC) “met its burden” by proving 10 of Eastman’s 11 charges, the court filing said. The court dismissed one case. (Related: Judge overseeing Trump hush money lawsuit issues gag order)
“After a thorough review of the record, the court finds that the OCTC has met its burden of proving all charges except count 11, which the court preliminarily dismissed. “On the balance of mitigation and mitigation, the court recommends that Eastman be disbarred,” the court filing states.
A former Trump lawyer has been accused by a California lawyer of harming the country through election interference in an attempt to help President Trump block the transfer of power following President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. The state’s attorney charged Eastman with one count of failing to uphold the Constitution and laws, two counts of attempting to mislead the court, and six counts of moral corruption by making various false statements. He was also charged with two counts of moral corruption.
Throughout his extensive 128-page submission, Rowland details the court’s allegations against Eastman’s alleged conduct, calling Eastman’s “lack of insight into the wrongfulness of his misconduct” “It’s very worrying,” he said. To support their case against Eastman, the state court used more than 400 pieces of evidence and nearly 20 witnesses to reconstruct the events leading up to January 6.
“Lawyers have a duty to advocate zealously for their clients, but they must do so within ethical and legal constraints. Mr. Eastman’s actions were made in 2020 without any evidence or legal support. He transgressed ethical boundaries by advocating for, participating in, and pursuing a strategy to contest the results of the presidential election. His vigorous advocacy has established Mr. Eastman’s professional commitment to integrity and upholding the rule of law. It does not absolve us of liability,” the court filing states.
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“While his conduct has been mitigated by years of undisciplined practice, cooperation, and pre-existing good character, his misdeeds have been greatly exacerbated by his repeated transgressions, lack of candor, and indifference. Given the serious and pervasive nature of Eastman’s unethical conduct, the harshest possible professional sanctions are warranted to protect the public and maintain public confidence in the legal system. .”
In response to Rowland’s opinion, Eastman’s attorney, Randy Miller, said Eastman’s actions were “based on credible case law, past presidential elections, study of the constitutional text, and extensive academic material.” issued a statement in defense. according to In the Washington Post.
“The process that Dr. Eastman followed in 2020 is the same process that lawyers go through every day and everywhere, and in fact, that is the essence of what lawyers do. They are ethically committed advocates for their clients. “There is a duty, and Dr. Eastman has an inalienable duty. To the extent that today’s decision restrains that principle, we are confident that the reviewing court will provide prompt relief.” said.
In addition to the disqualification, Rowland also accused Eastman of “misconduct related to the filing of several petitions attempting to mislead the court” and “numerous false and misleading statements regarding the conduct of the 2020 tournament.” He argued that he should be given a monetary penalty of $10,000 for “making statements that provoked the attack.” Vice President Pence’s authority to refuse or delay the presidential election and the counting of properly certified electoral rolls, and vice president Pence’s authority to cooperate with President Trump to disrupt the counting of electoral votes; . ”
Eastman is currently facing additional charges in a case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who accused Trump of interfering in the 2020 election.
