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10 MINUTES AGO: Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ell!s has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, admitting her role in efforts to overturn the 2020 results. As part of her deal, Ell!s has agreed to testify against Donald Trump if called… and her testimony could directly put Trump in legal jeopardy… READ MORE
Breaking: Former Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Case
In a major legal development tied to the 2020 election interference investigation in Georgia, former Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty to criminal charges connected with efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.
Ellis who once served as a senior legal advisor to Donald Trump entered a plea agreement with prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia, admitting that she aided and abetted false statements and writings related to efforts to subvert the election outcome.
What Charges Did She Plead To?
Ellis pleaded guilty to one felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings. Initially charged alongside Trump and 18 other co-defendants in a sweeping racketeering indictment, her plea deal reduces her exposure in exchange for cooperation with prosecutors.
Terms of the Plea Deal
Under the agreement:
Ellis will serve five years of probation and will avoid prison time.
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She must pay $5,000 in restitution.
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She’ll perform 100 hours of community service.
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She is required to write a letter of apology to the people of Georgia.
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Crucially, Ellis has agreed to testify truthfully against other defendants including Trump if called.
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Her Statement in Court
In court, Ellis expressed remorse for her role. She acknowledged she failed to verify the truth of false election fraud claims made by other lawyers and said that if she had known then what she knows now, she would not have participated in the legal challenges following the 2020 election.
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Why This Matters
Ellis’s plea marks her as one of the key figures to have broken ranks with Trump’s legal team:
She is among several co-defendants, including attorneys Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro, who have taken similar deals and agreed to cooperate.
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Her cooperation could provide prosecutors with detailed testimony about the internal strategies and communications surrounding efforts to overturn Georgia’s results.
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While charges against Trump in Georgia remain in legal limbo and have been subject to motions to dismiss by a newly appointed prosecutor Ellis’s willingness to testify can deeply influence how any future proceedings unfold.
Context in the Broader Case
In August 2023, a grand jury in Fulton County indicted Trump and 18 others under Georgia’s racketeering laws. Defendants are accused of participating in a coordinated campaign to overturn Georgia’s election results by spreading false information and exerting pressure on election officials.
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Several defendants have since accepted plea deals that require cooperation with prosecutors, potentially building stronger evidence against those who remain charged.
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Bottom Line:
Jenna Ellis’s guilty plea and agreement to testify against Donald Trump and others represent a significant development in one of the most consequential state-level legal battles arising from the 2020 election. Her cooperation could shape future court proceedings and deepen scrutiny of the actions taken by Trump’s legal team in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential race.