Judge recommends ex-Trump election lawyer John Eastman be disbarred

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The legal fallout from the tumultuous aftermath of the 2020 U.S. presidential election continues to unfold, with former Trump election lawyer John Eastman facing significant professional consequences. In a recent development, an attorney discipline judge in California has recommended that Eastman be disbarred, marking a pivotal moment in the accountability of lawyers involved in challenging the election results.

 

The recommendation for disbarment stems from a lengthy trial examining Eastman's actions as a key figure in Donald Trump's efforts to contest his electoral defeat. Judge Yvette Roland's opinion, released on Wednesday, highlights Eastman's failure to uphold his ethical obligations and his dissemination of falsehoods to bolster legal arguments regarding election fraud.

 

 

Central to the case against Eastman is his involvement in advocating for the disruption of the transfer of power following the 2020 election, despite lacking a valid legal basis for such actions. His proposal for then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn Biden's victory during the Electoral College certification was deemed lacking in legitimacy by the judge.

 

Moreover, Eastman's lack of remorse and his role in perpetuating false claims about the election further contributed to the recommendation for disbarment. Judge Roland's comprehensive 128-page opinion meticulously dismantles problematic claims made by Eastman and underscores the severity of his ethical breaches.

 

While the judge found no evidence directly linking Eastman's statements to the assault on the Capitol, the recommendation for disbarment underscores the gravity of his actions in undermining the democratic process.

 

The repercussions of Eastman's disbarment extend beyond California, potentially impacting his ability to practice law in other jurisdictions across the country. Moreover, his case is part of a broader trend of legal accountability for those involved in challenging the 2020 election results, with other prominent figures such as Jeffrey Clark and Rudy Giuliani also facing disciplinary actions.

 

As the legal proceedings against Trump's election lawyers continue, they serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding ethical standards and the rule of law in safeguarding democratic institutions. The recommendation for disbarment represents a significant milestone in holding accountable those who seek to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

 

28.03.24

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[simple1]

Long overdue, should apply the same discipline to some others in MAGA world. As an example today there was an article showing currently over one billion dollars payable and increasing, for defamation in trump world.

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/trump-lake-defamation/

[ballpoint]

Good old Donald, draining the swamp one at a time.

[pomchop]

Just another brick in the wall as the walls come tumbling down on the entire crooked coup plotters and grifters.

Maybe he can get a job helping to sell bibles or sneakers or naked pics of Melania to the cult and bible beaters.

[Tug]

Just another life wrecked by believing in and working for….trump as the saying goes everything trump touches dies…and so it goes

[riclag]

Roland was appointed by Toni Atkins, a Democrat who at the time was Speaker of the California State Assembly.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560409-judge-rules-john-eastman-should-be-disbarred-over-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election/

 

More  of the same dem lawfare out of California!

I wonder if SC justice Thomas will recuse himself if and when it comes to that. Hope not!Mr  Eastman was a law clerk for Thomas years ago and has a impressive Educational background in Constitutional law& jurisprudence.

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/john-eastman

 

 

[nauseus]

1 hour ago, riclag said:

Roland was appointed by Toni Atkins, a Democrat who at the time was Speaker of the California State Assembly.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560409-judge-rules-john-eastman-should-be-disbarred-over-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election/

 

More  of the same dem lawfare out of California!

I wonder if SC justice Thomas will recuse himself if and when it comes to that. Hope not!Mr  Eastman was a law clerk for Thomas years ago and has a impressive Educational background in Constitutional law& jurisprudence.

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/john-eastman

 

 

 

Yep. Yet another obscure judge trying it on.

 

Pun intended.

[JonnyF]

Not content with going after Trump, the Dem judges are now going after his associates.

 

Desperate stuff. Reminds me of Thai politics in many ways, although Thai politics appears to be cleaner. 

[candide]

16 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Not content with going after Trump, the Dem judges are now going after his associates.

 

Desperate stuff. Reminds me of Thai politics in many ways, although Thai politics appears to be cleaner. 

Same question which will never be answered:

 

In your country, which is often cited as a model of democracy, what would have happened to a PM who would have made fake accusations of rigged elections, ask officials to find him 11,800 votes, plot fake elector lists (well, something equivalent), send a mob to storm the British parliament and watch it during 3 hours on TV without doing anything? And to lawyers who had been instrumental about it?

Edited March 28 by candide

[candide]

2 hours ago, riclag said:

Roland was appointed by Toni Atkins, a Democrat who at the time was Speaker of the California State Assembly.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560409-judge-rules-john-eastman-should-be-disbarred-over-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election/

 

More  of the same dem lawfare out of California!

I wonder if SC justice Thomas will recuse himself if and when it comes to that. Hope not!Mr  Eastman was a law clerk for Thomas years ago and has a impressive Educational background in Constitutional law& jurisprudence.

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/john-eastman

 

 

So Eastman did not try to overturn the result of a free and fair election?

[simple1]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Not content with going after Trump, the Dem judges are now going after his associates.

 

Desperate stuff. Reminds me of Thai politics in many ways, although Thai politics appears to be cleaner. 

 

Usual nonsense from trump world. Facts matter, not unsupported conspiracy motivated actions contrary to the Constitution...from the OP....

 

Central to the case against Eastman is his involvement in advocating for the disruption of the transfer of power following the 2020 election, despite lacking a valid legal basis for such actions. His proposal for then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn Biden's victory during the Electoral College certification was deemed lacking in legitimacy by the judge.

 

Moreover, Eastman's lack of remorse and his role in perpetuating false claims about the election further contributed to the recommendation for disbarment. Judge Roland's comprehensive 128-page opinion meticulously dismantles problematic claims made by Eastman and underscores the severity of his ethical breaches.

[candide]

2 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Usual nonsense from trump world. Facts matter, not unsupported conspiracy motivated actions contrary to the Constitution...from the OP....

 

Central to the case against Eastman is his involvement in advocating for the disruption of the transfer of power following the 2020 election, despite lacking a valid legal basis for such actions. His proposal for then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn Biden's victory during the Electoral College certification was deemed lacking in legitimacy by the judge.

 

Moreover, Eastman's lack of remorse and his role in perpetuating false claims about the election further contributed to the recommendation for disbarment. Judge Roland's comprehensive 128-page opinion meticulously dismantles problematic claims made by Eastman and underscores the severity of his ethical breaches.

Right. As they have no arguments to defend Trump and his aides, they can only resort to lame conspiracy theories, witch hunt B.S., etc.. 😀

[Walker88]

I just took a look at the US Constitution. Nowhere does it say a perp is only allowed a judge appointed by someone of his political Party. Thus, the judge is as good as any.

 

Eastman was the architect of the Fake Elector scheme. Perhaps this will come as a shock to trumpers here, but that is illegal. In the US lawyers who break the law are normally disbarred.

 

Former President Clinton was disbarred for his behavior in the Whitewater investigation (the one that cost $38 million, began as a real estate deal gone bad, and ended with a stained blue dress). Not sure if the Arkansas judge who disbarred him was a Dem or Repub, but I know for sure Clinton did not whine about it like the typical trumper.

[LosLobo]

4 hours ago, riclag said:

Roland was appointed by Toni Atkins, a Democrat who at the time was Speaker of the California State Assembly.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560409-judge-rules-john-eastman-should-be-disbarred-over-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election/

 

More  of the same dem lawfare out of California!

I wonder if SC justice Thomas will recuse himself if and when it comes to that. Hope not!Mr  Eastman was a law clerk for Thomas years ago and has a impressive Educational background in Constitutional law& jurisprudence.

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/john-eastman

 

It appears overly contradictory to suggest a political bias from the Democrats while citing references to Republican Supreme Court Justice Thomas and the Federalist Society—a right-wing think tank accused of using ‘dark money’ to stack the US judicial system.

Both Thomas and Eastman are members of this society.

Meet the powerful group behind Trump’s judicial nominations | The Hill

Dark money and special deals: How Leonard Leo and his friends benefited from his judicial activism - POLITICO
 

[Tug]

4 hours ago, riclag said:

Roland was appointed by Toni Atkins, a Democrat who at the time was Speaker of the California State Assembly.

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4560409-judge-rules-john-eastman-should-be-disbarred-over-efforts-to-overturn-2020-election/

 

More  of the same dem lawfare out of California!

I wonder if SC justice Thomas will recuse himself if and when it comes to that. Hope not!Mr  Eastman was a law clerk for Thomas years ago and has a impressive Educational background in Constitutional law& jurisprudence.

https://fedsoc.org/contributors/john-eastman

 

 

Would you like some cheese with your wine?what difference does it make who appointed the judge they are supposed to rule according to law,Mr Eastman broke the law and tryed to create an avenue for trump to steal the presidency now he’s going to pay for his crime.the hard part it seems is to get the perp.to pay…….

[sirineou]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Not content with going after Trump,

The bar Association is neither Republican or  Democrat, it will review the charges and make a decision like they did for  Rudy

Then we had Sidney Powell, Michael ,Cohen,Kenneth Chesebro,Jenna Ellis.  

All victims of the Democrats

[earlinclaifornia]

Oh shi% gone for not thinking this out in advance. Welcome to the cult silly.

 

[Tug]

17 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Not content with going after Trump, the Dem judges are now going after his associates.

 

Desperate stuff. Reminds me of Thai politics in many ways, although Thai politics appears to be cleaner. 

Now now now it’s that pesky law thingy it kinda gets in the way when ya try to help a con man steal the presidency .Mr Eastman is fortunate he’s in the states were we follow the law in many countries he would have been shot and or imprisoned 

[Danderman123]

Another one bites the dust.

 

Maybe he can become a member of the Alabama bar.

Edited April 3 by Danderman123

[FernandoHuff]

Hey everyone! Just stumbled upon this post and found it quite interesting. It's crucial to uphold the integrity of the legal profession, and the recommendation for disbarment certainly raises some eyebrows. On another note, whistleblowers often play a pivotal role in uncovering truth and ensuring accountability. If you're intrigued by whistleblower stories, check out this link: https://federal-lawyer.com/10-famous-whistleblowers/. As a beginner in legal matters, I'm curious to hear others' opinions on this topic. Let's keep the conversation flowing!

Edited April 3 by FernandoHuff

[candide]

3 minutes ago, FernandoHuff said:

Hey everyone! Just stumbled upon this post and found it quite interesting. It's crucial to uphold the integrity of the legal profession, and the recommendation for disbarment certainly raises some eyebrows. On another note, whistleblowers often play a pivotal role in uncovering truth and ensuring accountability. If you're intrigued by whistleblower stories, check out this link: https://federal-lawyer.com/10-famous-whistleblowers/. As a beginner in legal matters, I'm curious to hear others' opinions on this topic. Let's keep the conversation flowing!

It's probably interesting but what has it to do with Eastman's case? He 's not a whistleblower!

[candide]

Too lazy to find a better thread...

Trump just can't stop winning! 😆

 

 

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