John Eastman
Coverage of John Eastman in the Nexus archive.
- Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
John Eastman, a former Trump lawyer involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, was disbarred by the California Supreme Court. The court upheld a 2024 lower court ruling citing his 'gross negligence' for spreading false election claims without verification. Eastman plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- MIKE DAVIS: California's highest court disgraces itself by upholding disbarment of John Eastman
The California Supreme Court upheld the disbarment of constitutional scholar John Eastman for his role in representing President Trump during the 2020 election disputes. The article criticizes the court's decision as a 'legal disgrace' and defends Eastman's legal strategy under the Electoral Count Act of 1887, comparing it to historical election disputes in 1876 and 1960.
- Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election
The California Supreme Court disbarred John Eastman, a former Trump lawyer and law school dean, for his role in aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
- Former Trump attorney John Eastman disbarred in California over 2020 election interference efforts
John Eastman, a former attorney for Donald Trump, was disbarred in California for his role in orchestrating the fake electors scheme, which sought to overturn the 2020 U.S. presidential election results. The scheme involved submitting fraudulent electoral votes to challenge Joe Biden's victory.