Constitutional Law · Elections · Justice·October 24, 2023
Four Georgia RICO defendants take plea deals, agree to testify against Trump
Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Jenna Ellis, and Scott Hall each pleaded guilty in fall 2023, dodging RICO convictions in exchange for probation, restitution, and sworn cooperation with Fulton County prosecutors
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Scott Hall pleaded guilty Sept. 29, 2023 to five misdemeanor counts — the first of 19 defendants to do so
Sidney Powell pleaded guilty Oct. 19, 2023 to six misdemeanors, down from seven original felonies; sentenced to six years probation and a $6,000 fine
Kenneth Chesebro pleaded guilty Oct. 20, 2023 to one felony count; his own memos acknowledged the fake electors plan was controversial and would likely be rejected by the Supreme Court
Jenna Ellis pleaded guilty Oct. 24, 2023 to aiding and abetting false statements; sentenced to five years probation and $5,000 restitution to the Georgia Secretary of State
All four avoided conviction under Georgia RICO, which carries 5-20 years in prison; all agreed to testify truthfully at future trials
Each defendant was required to write a court-ordered apology letter to the citizens of Georgia; Powell and Chesebro submitted one-sentence letters
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