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California Supreme Court Disbars John Eastman Over False Claims

4/19/2026

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John Eastman was disbarred by the California Supreme Court, which upheld findings that he made false statements and advanced baseless claims to mislead courts and the public.
He faces ongoing disciplinary actions in Washington, D.C., and Georgia criminal charges that were recently dropped.
Eastman plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the action infringes his First Amendment rights, underscoring accountability for election-subversion lawyers.

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John Eastman was disbarred by the California Supreme Court, which upheld findings that he made false statements and advanced baseless claims to mislead courts and the public.
He faces ongoing disciplinary actions in Washington, D.C., and Georgia criminal charges that were recently dropped.
Eastman plans to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the action infringes his First Amendment rights, underscoring accountability for election-subversion lawyers.