Trump’s Georgia co-defendant claims he had the right to investigate 2020 election results under the First Amendment.
Indictments Against Trump and Advisors: America’s “Authoritarian Moment”
BREA, Calif.—According to embattled attorney John Eastman, the indictments against former President Donald Trump, his attorneys, and advisors for questioning the results of the 2020 elections mark America’s “authoritarian moment.” Mr. Eastman, a former dean of Orange County’s Chapman University’s law school and former advisor to Mr. Trump, is one of the 19 co-defendants indicted by a grand jury in Georgia over alleged efforts to dispute the election results in the state.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis charged all 19 individuals, including Mr. Trump, with violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in the indictment (pdf).
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Mr. Eastman surrendered to authorities on August 22 and was booked into a Fulton County jail. He dismissed the allegations, stating that he was exercising his constitutional rights to advocate for a review of the election results based on reports of widespread fraud.
During a private event in northern Orange County, Mr. Eastman addressed his supporters, saying, “An old professor of mine said at various points in your life if you realize you’re not catching incoming flack, it means you’re not over the target. Now, I think I’m over the target.”
As an attorney, Mr. Eastman emphasized his duty to advocate for his client, Mr. Trump, and his right to explore different legal scenarios to achieve his client’s goals. He criticized the government for dismissing any claims of election fraud and labeled the current situation as an “authoritarian moment.”
Disciplinary Hearing
In January, the State Bar of California filed disciplinary charges against Mr. Eastman, accusing him of 11 ethics violations while advising President Trump. The allegations include failure to support the Constitution and laws of the United States and making false and misleading statements. Mr. Eastman responded to the charges, stating that the complaint was filled with distortions and falsehoods.
Cancel Culture
Mr. Eastman also expressed his concerns about cancel culture and its impact on free speech. He highlighted the need to protect the First Amendment and criticized the cancellation of individuals who speak up on important public issues.
Supporters of Mr. Eastman, including Deborah Pauly, president of Conservative Patriots of Orange County, and Fran Klovstad, who hosted the event, expressed their worries about the future of America and their determination to fight against cancel culture and defend liberty.
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