The California Bar court ultimately has the ability to strip Eastman of the ability to practice law in the state.
"By proposing to Pence that he had the legal authority to and should act unilaterally to resolve purported disputes regarding electoral votes on January 6, 2021, or that he had the legal authority unilaterally to delay certification of the votes, respondent advanced a radical and incorrect theory of constitutional law and election law," the bar charges state.
Eastman's speech contributed to the violent attack on the Capitol by pro-Trump supporters, according to the charges. During the riot, Eastman emailed Pence's White House Counsel Greg Jacobs blaming him and Pence for the insurrection. It may impose fines or issue other sanctions, such as censure. , said he plans to"respond to each charge in due course." For now, he is soliciting money for his legal defense, having already raised more than $250,000.allied with Trump who has faced professional consequences for pursuing false conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.potential sanctions against Rudy Giuliani, who pushed false claims while attempting to overturn Trump's loss in Pennsylvania.
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