Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for Donald Trump's 2020 presidential campaign, has been disbarred in New York following a unanimous decision by a New York appeals court. Chesebro, identified as the architect behind the fake electors scheme aimed at overturning the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, pled guilty in 2023 to charges related to efforts to subvert Trump's defeat in that state. The court criticized Chesebro's "cavalier attitude" and his deep knowledge of constitutional law, stating that his actions undermined the constitutional democracy. The disbarment is effective immediately, barring Chesebro from practicing law in New York. This development follows his 2023 guilty plea and reflects the legal consequences stemming from the 2020 election interference case.
Expecting to see more state bar disciplinary actions like this against Trump administration attorneys accused of engaging in unethical conduct. https://t.co/EGL0oPVHkY
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BREAKING: The D.C. Bar's board of professional responsibility recommends that @JeffClarkUS be *disbarred* https://t.co/zlmN7Vr4Mn https://t.co/SqXYXFr7qd