Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
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Former Trump lawyer John Eastman was disbarred in California for efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
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John Eastman, a lawyer involved in Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election, was officially disbarred in California. The California supreme court upheld a lower court's decision, which found Eastman exhibited gross negligence by making false statements about the 2020 election without proper verification. This action means Eastman has lost his law license in California, impacting his ability to practice law. Eastman has stated he will appeal this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. The disbarment stems from a 2024 ruling by Judge Yvette Roland, who recommended the disbarment.
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Eastman plans to appeal the California Supreme Court's decision to the US Supreme Court.
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Lawyer John Eastman Disbarred for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election - The New York Times
California attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law license - AP News
Key Trump lawyer who tried to overturn 2020 election permanently disbarred - Democracy Docket
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