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Trump Allies Take Plea Deals In Georgia — How That Changes The Case
Oct 26, 2023
Sam Gringlas, a reporter from WABE, discusses the significant plea deals struck by Trump allies Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro in Georgia's election interference case. Their admissions of guilt and emotional courtroom apologies could strengthen the prosecution's case against Trump himself. Gringlas delves into the strategic dynamics of these deals, highlighting how they may distort the legal landscape as the 2024 campaign approaches and emphasizing the potential for new testimonies that may shake up the ongoing legal battles.
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- Plea deals by Trump allies in the Georgia case aim to strengthen the case against Donald Trump himself.
- The guilty pleas in the Georgia case may help prosecutors gather more evidence and build a stronger case against higher-level defendants.
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Guilty Plea from Trump Lawyer Jenna Ellis
Jenna Ellis, a lawyer for the Trump campaign, pleaded guilty in connection with making baseless claims about election fraud in Georgia. She apologized in court and received a greatly reduced sentence, avoiding jail time and facing probation, restitution, and community service.
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