Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Cooperates in Wide-Ranging Criminal Case Against Trump and Allies

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Politics
14/11/2023 07h13

Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has provided information to Georgia prosecutors regarding a conversation she had with a Trump administration official who claimed that "the boss is not going to leave" the White House after the 2020 election, according to ABC News. Ellis, who worked as a legal advisor to Trump from 2019 to 2021, is playing a crucial role in Georgia prosecutors' case against former President Donald Trump and his allies, who are accused of illegally attempting to overturn his election defeat.

In the extensive criminal case, Ellis is listed as one of the 19 co-defendants named by Georgia prosecutors, including Trump himself. She was initially charged with one count of racketeering and one count of soliciting members of the Georgia Senate to violate their oaths of office by falsely declaring Trump the winner of the state. However, Ellis became the fourth co-defendant to plead guilty, raising curiosity among legal experts about the potential impact of her testimony on the state's case against Trump.

The Georgia case is just one of several legal challenges ahead for Trump, who is also vying for the GOP presidential nomination. Federal prosecutors have already charged him in two separate cases, alleging that he illegally sought to overturn the election results and mishandled sensitive documents. Additionally, New York prosecutors have accused him of falsifying business records, while the state's attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit against Trump and his business for fraud.

As the legal battles intensify, many are closely watching the developments in the Georgia case, as Ellis's cooperation and testimonies from other co-defendants could provide significant evidence against Trump and his allies. These legal obstacles add another layer of complexity to Trump's current political aspirations, as he seeks to regain the GOP presidential nomination. The outcome of these cases will undoubtedly shape the future trajectory of his political career and legal standing.

It remains to be seen how the information provided by Jenna Ellis and the testimonies of other co-defendants will impact the state's case against Trump. As the legal proceedings continue, the nation watches with anticipation to see how these complex legal challenges will unfold and what consequences they will have for the former President and his allies.

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