Jenna Ellis, former Trump lawyer, accepts plea deal in 2020 Georgia election case.
OAN’s James Meyers
8:54 AM – Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Jenna Ellis becomes the third member of former President Donald Trump’s team to take a plea deal in the Georgia election interference case.
The former 2020 Trump campaign attorney tearfully pleaded guilty in a Fulton County courtroom Tuesday saying she “failed” to do her “due diligence” when it came to the 2020 presidential election claims.
She now becomes the fourth defendant to take a plea deal, which accuses 19 people, including Trump of conspiring to overturn the election results in the state of Georgia.
The guilty plea comes less than two weeks after Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro both negotiated plea deals days before their trial date.
Additionally, Ellis pleaded guilty to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings in Georgia.
“I relied on others, including lawyers with many more years of experience than I, to provide me with true and reliable information, especially since my role involved speaking to the media and to legislators in various states,” Ellis said in a Fulton County courtroom Tuesday.
“What I did not do, but should have done, your honor, was to make sure that the facts the other lawyers alleged to be true were in fact true. In the frenetic pace of attempting to raise challenges to the election in several states, including Georgia, I failed to do my due diligence.”
She emphasized she had “deep remorse” for her role in the election challenges.
“I believe in and I value election integrity,” she went on. “If I knew then what I know now, I would have declined to represent Donald Trump in these post-election challenges.”
Ellis concluded through tears, “For those failures of mine, your honor, I have taken responsibility already before the Colorado bar, who censured me. And I now take responsibility before this court and apologize to the people of Georgia.”
The former Trump attorney’s agreement is expected to include five years probation, a $5,000 restitution to the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office, 100 hours of community service, an apology letter to the Peach State, and her testimony to be used in future trials related to the case.
The 98 page, 41-count indictment alleged Ellis urged state legislators in key swing states President Joe Biden won to appoint presidential electors who would vote for Trump.
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What does Jenna Ellis’ plea deal indicate about the legal consequences individuals can face for their involvement in cases of election interference?
Jenna Ellis, a former campaign attorney for Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge in connection with the efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Ellis is the third member of Trump’s team to take a plea deal in the election interference case.
In a tearful statement in a Fulton County courtroom on Tuesday, Ellis admitted that she had “failed” to do her “due diligence” when it came to the claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Her guilty plea comes as part of a deal reached with prosecutors, in which she pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of aiding and abetting false statements and writings.
Ellis joins Scott Hall, Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro as defendants who have taken plea deals in the case, leaving 15 remaining defendants. The case accuses a total of 19 people, including Donald Trump, of conspiring to overturn the election results in Georgia.
The guilty plea marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into election interference and raises further questions about the validity of the claims made by Trump and his allies. It underscores the growing legal scrutiny surrounding the efforts to challenge the election results and highlights the impact of these efforts on the individuals involved.
The plea deal signifies a recognition of wrongdoing on Ellis’ part and a willingness to cooperate with the investigation. It also serves as a reminder that individuals involved in such cases can face legal consequences for their actions.
The outcome of the case against the remaining defendants will be closely watched, as it will shed further light on the extent of the alleged election interference and its implications for the legal system. As the investigation continues, it is becoming increasingly clear that the consequences of attempting to undermine the integrity of an election are severe and can have far-reaching consequences for those involved.
The guilty plea by Jenna Ellis is a significant development in the Georgia election interference case and further emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law in the political process. It serves as a reminder that the actions of individuals can have long-lasting consequences beyond the immediate political context, and underscores the importance of upholding the democratic process and respecting the will of the voters.
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