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John Eastman

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  /   2025–Present

Record at a Glance

Clemency type
Pardon
Presidential term
2025–Present
Offense
Conduct within the scope described by Proclamation 10989 relating to the 2020 Presidential Election
Current status
Georgia’s remaining prosecution was dismissed in November 2025, and Arizona dismissed its case in June 2026 while indicating possible re-presentation. Separately, the California Supreme Court ordered Eastman disbarred in April 2026. The federal pardon did not reverse that professional discipline. His Supreme Court petition concerning the bar discipline remains pending; an October 22, 2026 docket entry extended the response deadline to December 16, 2026.

Original Case

Georgia charged Eastman with nine felonies, including RICO and conspiracies involving false statements, false documents, impersonation, and elector certificates, based on his role in the legal strategy to alter the 2020 electoral-vote outcome. Arizona separately charged him with conspiracy, fraud, and forgery offenses tied to that state’s alternate-elector effort. Eastman did not receive a criminal conviction or sentence in either matter. Georgia dismissed its remaining case in November 2025, and Arizona dismissed its prosecution in June 2026 while indicating possible renewed charges.

Clemency

Proclamation 10989 granted Eastman a full federal pardon for covered conduct connected to the 2020 election challenge. It did not terminate state prosecutions or reverse attorney-discipline findings.

Trump Connection

Eastman advised Trump and his campaign on legal theories intended to prevent or delay certification of the 2020 electoral vote. His memoranda and discussions about the vice president’s role placed him at the center of the post-election strategy. The proclamation pardoned covered federal exposure arising from that work, while state cases and bar proceedings continued independently.

Since Clemency

  • 2025-11-26 · criminal case

    Georgia's remaining election-interference prosecution was dismissed following the replacement prosecutor's request.

    Legal Status: Dismissal; not a trial acquittal and not caused by federal pardon. Other jurisdictions require separate review.

  • 2026-04-15 · ethics proceeding

    California Supreme Court ordered disbarment after disciplinary findings concerning 2020-election representations.

    Legal Status: Professional discipline, not criminal conviction; effective-date verification required.

  • 2026-06-18 · criminal case

    Arizona dismissal announced; prosecutors intended re-presentation.

    Legal Status: No conviction established; latest reindictment status unverified.

  • 2026-10-22 · professional discipline review proceeding

    In Eastman v. State Bar of California, the U.S. Supreme Court extended the respondent's deadline to December 16, 2026. Eastman's petition for review was filed September 11, and the Court requested a response on October 15.

    Legal Status: Pending petition for review, No. 26-336; the deadline extension is not a grant of review, reinstatement, or reversal of the underlying disciplinary decision.

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