Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty, Impact on Trump's Legal Woes and Co-Defendants

Kelly Taylor

Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty to charges relating to efforts to rig the Georgia 2020 election.

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Jenna Ellis Pleads Guilty

Jenna Ellis becomes the third attorney linked to Donald Trump to accept a plea deal in a criminal racketeering case.

The Third Trump Lawyer

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Ellis faced two charges, including violating Georgia's anti-racketeering act, but pleaded guilty to a single felony count of aiding and abetting false statements and writings.

The Charges and Plea

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Her plea deal allows her to avoid jail time in exchange for providing evidence that could implicate others and agreeing to testify in future trials.

Deal for Cooperation

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During her court appearance, Jenna Ellis tearfully admits that she failed to ensure the accuracy of false statements about the 2020 election, expressing deep remorse.

Emotional Admission in Court

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Ellis agrees to complete three to five years of probation, 100 hours of community service, and pay $5,000 in restitution to the Georgia secretary of state.

Consequences of Her Plea

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Jenna Ellis is the second co-defendant in this case to enter a guilty plea. A source of worry is how her plea deal will affect her co-defendants, particularly Rudy Giuliani.

Implications for Co-Defendants

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It remains uncertain how Ellis's plea affects Donald Trump, as she did not acknowledge knowing the falsehood of her claims at the time. This fact could be leveraged in Trump's defense.

Trump's Position

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Jenna Ellis, a former Fox News regular, was a legal adviser to the Trump campaign and worked closely with Rudy Giuliani on post-election legal challenges.

About Jenna Ellis

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Ellis' public statements about her support for Trump and election integrity have been drastically altered as a result of her guilty plea.

Public About-Face

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Four defendants have entered guilty pleas, so questions are raised regarding the possible effects of their testimony on the other defendants.

Uncertain Testimony

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