In a significant turn of events, Jenna Ellis, a former campaign attorney for Donald Trump, has agreed to work with Arizona prosecutors on a fake electors case, with the promise of having her charges dismissed, Arizona's Attorney General's Office confirmed on Monday. Ellis, who was part of Trump's legal team alongside Rudy Giuliani, had faced accusations of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy.
As a condition of her deal, Ellis will be expected to "provide truthful information to the Attorney General’s Office and testify honestly in proceedings in any state or federal court," as per the agreement's stipulations. This cooperation could be instrumental, with Attorney General Kris Mayes stating, "Her insights are invaluable and will greatly aid the State in proving its case in court." Ellis had previously entered a not guilty plea, a stance shared by Giuliani, Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows, and 11 others involved in submitting documents to Congress incorrectly declaring Trump the victor in Arizona.
According to the report, the dismissal of charges in Arizona is contingent on Ellis maintaining her end of the deal; if she fails, prosecutors have the right to reinstate the charges. The motion to dismiss the charges is pending judicial approval, with no confirmation yet if a judge has signed off.
The indictment implicates Ellis in a broader scheme of espousing baseless claims about election fraud and pressuring legislative changes to overturn the election results. During a key meeting with then-House Speaker Rusty Bowers and other Republicans in Arizona, when asked to provide evidence of fraud, Giuliani claimed possession yet, according to the indictment, "Ellis had advised that it was left back at a hotel room." No evidence was presented. For her involvement in related activities in Georgia, Ellis has already faced penalties, including a three-year suspension from practicing law in Colorado.
This case in Arizona is part of a larger picture of legal challenges concerning the fake electors scheme, with similar charges being filed in Michigan, Nevada, Georgia, and Wisconsin. In total, 11 Republicans who falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona, along with five lawyers connected to Trump and two former aides, face charges. It's important to note that while Trump was referenced as an unindicted co-conspirator, he has not been charged in Arizona.
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