In a significant development, Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has signed a cooperation agreement in the Arizona "fake electors" case stemming from the 2020 election. The announcement was made by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes' office, stating that Ellis has agreed to cooperate with the prosecution. As a result, all charges against her will be dropped.

Mayes, a Democrat, lauded Ellis for her cooperation, calling it a significant step forward in the case. Ellis, who served as Trump's senior legal adviser from 2019 until shortly after he left office in January 2021, was part of the legal team that advised him in his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

It is worth noting that Ellis pleaded guilty in 2023 in the Georgia election interference case, in which both she and Trump were charged. This recent cooperation agreement marks a turning point in the Arizona case, where Ellis and 17 other Trump allies had previously pleaded not guilty. The indictment, unveiled earlier this year by Mayes, accused them of being involved in a plan to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.

The cooperation agreement between Ellis and the prosecution reveals that she had discussions with prosecutors on June 17. A day prior, lead prosecutor Nicholas Klingerman had hinted at the possibility of plea deals during a press conference outside a Phoenix courthouse. Klingerman stated that he had discussed the option of a plea offer with at least one of the defendants.

The charges against Ellis and the other individuals involved in the "fake electors" scheme include fraud, forgery, and conspiracy. Following the 2020 election, 11 Trump supporters gathered at the Arizona GOP's headquarters to sign a certificate falsely claiming to be Arizona's 11 electors to the Electoral College. Despite Joe Biden's victory in the state and the certification of his electors by state officials, the certificate was sent to Congress and the National Archives by the state Republican Party.

In an interview with KPNX's Brahm Resnik on August 2nd, Mayes expressed optimism regarding the progress of the prosecution in the "fake electors" case. She stated that her office was confident and felt good about the ongoing legal proceedings.

The cooperation of Jenna Ellis, a prominent figure within Trump's legal team, adds a new dynamic to the Arizona "fake electors" case and may have implications for the remaining defendants. As the investigation and prosecution continue, the outcomes of the trial will undoubtedly shape the narrative surrounding the controversial events following the 2020 presidential election.