Election

Former Trump Election Lawyer Disbarred in California for Involvement in ‘Fake Electors’ Scheme

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Eastman, the former lawyer for Donald Trump’s election campaign who was involved in the “fake electors” scheme, has been officially disbarred by the state of California. The decision came on Tuesday, as the state took action against Eastman for his role in the controversial attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The disbarment follows a January lawsuit filed by California’s State Bar Association, accusing Eastman of spreading baseless claims of election fraud and attempting to undermine the democratic process. The Bar Association argued that Eastman’s actions violated multiple ethical … Read more

Conservative Attorney John Eastman Faces Disbarment in California Over Role in Challenging 2020 Election Results

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Los Angeles, California – Conservative attorney John Eastman could face disbarment in California for his involvement in creating a legal strategy aimed at helping former President Donald Trump maintain power after losing the 2020 election. The recommendation for disbarment was made by State Bar Court of California Judge Yvette Roland in a 128-page ruling on Wednesday. If the California Supreme Court upholds the recommendation, Eastman’s law license would be placed on “involuntary inactive” status. Eastman would also be required to pay $10,000 in monetary sanctions to the State Bar of California Client Security Fund, as … Read more

Opposition Parties in South Sudan Vocal Against New Electoral Law Ahead of Historic General Election

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JUBA, South Sudan — Opposition parties in South Sudan are expressing strong criticism of a recently implemented electoral regulation, claiming that it is designed to exclude them from the upcoming general election. This election will mark the first democratically elected government in the world’s youngest nation. The Coalition of Opposition Parties has submitted a petition to the country’s Political Party Council, demanding the repeal of the $50,000 registration fee imposed on parties intending to field candidates in the forthcoming polls. The People’s Progressive Party, SSOA, Coalition of Opposition Parties, and United People’s Party are among … Read more

Anies, Indonesian Presidential Candidate, Demands Election Re-Run Amid Controversy: Lawyer’s Statement Reveals New Developments

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JAKARTA, Indonesia — Anies Baswedan, a presidential candidate in Indonesia, has declared his call for a re-run of the election, according to his lawyer. Baswedan, who lost to incumbent President Joko Widodo in a close race, claims that the election was marred by irregularities and unfair practices. He insists that a new election is necessary to ensure a fair and transparent process. Baswedan’s lawyer stated that they have submitted a formal request to the country’s election commission to investigate the alleged violations. The complaint specifically highlights issues with voter registration, vote counting, and the handling … Read more