Key takeaways:
- John Eastman is asking a California judge to postpone the disbarment proceedings against him.
- This request follows the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
- Eastman’s attorneys argued that the disbarment proceedings should be postponed until the federal government’s investigation is complete.
John Eastman, the Trump-allied lawyer who created a memo arguing that then-Vice President Mike Pence could overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory, is asking a California judge to postpone the ongoing disbarment proceedings against him. Eastman’s attorneys Randall Miller and Zachary Mayer filed a court document on Aug. 4, citing recent developments in the investigation and Eastman’s concerns that the federal government might bring charges against him.
The recent developments in the investigation refer to former President Donald Trump’s federal indictment last week, in which he was charged with four counts of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election and subvert lawful votes. The indictment followed special counsel Jack Smith’s months-long investigation.
Eastman’s attorneys argued that the disbarment proceedings should be postponed until the federal government’s investigation is complete, as the proceedings could interfere with Eastman’s ability to defend himself in the event of criminal charges.
The California judge has yet to make a decision on Eastman’s request. It is unclear whether the judge will grant the postponement, or if Eastman will face criminal charges.
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