JUST IN: 10 MINUTES AGO: Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, admitting her role in efforts to overturn the 2020 results. As part of her deal, Ellis has agreed to testify against D0nald Trump if called FULL DETAILS

JUST IN: 10 MINUTES AGO: Former Trump lawyer Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, admitting her role in efforts to overturn the 2020 results. As part of her deal, Ellis has agreed to testify against D0nald Trump if called

FULL DETAILS

Former Trump campaign attorney Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference prosecution, admitting her role in efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results. The plea marks another significant development in the sweeping racketeering case brought by Fulton County prosecutors.

Ellis acknowledged making false statements in support of claims that the election had been rigged, actions prosecutors say were part of a broader plan to subvert the lawful outcome. Under the terms of her plea agreement, she avoided jail time but accepted probation and other conditions, including an agreement to cooperate with the state. That cooperation could include testifying against other defendants in the case, including former President Donald Trump, if called.

Prosecutors have argued that Ellis and other allies of Trump worked together to pressure state officials, advance unfounded fraud allegations, and disrupt the certification of the vote. Ellis has publicly expressed regret for her actions, saying she relied on inaccurate information at the time.

Trump has pleaded not guilty and repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the case as politically motivated. As the prosecution continues to secure cooperation from former allies, Ellis’s plea is expected to strengthen the state’s case and increase pressure on remaining defendants as the proceedings move forward.