California Supreme Court Permanently Disbars John Eastman Over 2020 Election Efforts
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- The California Supreme Court has permanently disbarred attorney John Eastman for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
- The court issued its order on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, affirming findings by the State Bar Court that Eastman committed serious ethical violations by advancing false claims about...
- State Bar Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said the decision follows clear evidence that Eastman “advanced false claims about the 2020 presidential election to mislead courts, public officials,...
The California Supreme Court has permanently disbarred attorney John Eastman for his role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
The court issued its order on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, affirming findings by the State Bar Court that Eastman committed serious ethical violations by advancing false claims about the election to mislead courts, public officials, and the American public.