Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney and one of 19 defendants in the election interference case in Fulton County, Georgia, pleaded guilty today to a misdemeanor charge.
Chesebro pleaded guilty to conspiracy to file false documents, avoiding a trial set to begin next week. During a cable news hearing, he was sentenced to five years of probation, 100 hours of community service and $5,000 in restitution. He also agreed to testify truthfully while other suspects were on trial. He also wrote a letter of apology.
Sidney Powell, one of Trump’s legal advisers after the 2020 presidential election, pleaded guilty to six felonies on Thursday. Another defendant, Scott Graham Hall, pleaded guilty last month to five counts of conspiracy to willfully interfere with the vote.
Chesebro reportedly worked with Trump and his team on a plan to install a group of “fake voters” in the state, even though Joe Biden won the electoral votes in Georgia. According to the AP, he also wrote an email to Rudy Giuliani, a Trump lawyer and another co-defendant in the federal case, in which he suggested a strategy for the counting of electoral votes during a joint session of Congress. to be delayed on January 6, 2021. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and 18 defendants under state racketeering laws.
Source: Deadline
Elizabeth Cabrera is an author and journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a talent for staying up-to-date on the latest news and trends, Elizabeth is dedicated to delivering informative and engaging articles that keep readers informed on the latest developments.
