FBI seizes phone of controversial Trump lawyer John Eastman
FBI seizes phone of controversial Trump lawyer John Eastman
Introduction
The FBI seized the phone of a controversial lawyer who questioned Vice President Mike Pence's authority to reject electoral votes during the certification process, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. John Eastman was one of three attorneys who participated in a controversial call with President Donald Trump about what legal options were available when it came to challenging election results.
The phone of a controversial lawyer who questioned the vice president's authority to reject electoral votes was seized by the FBI during a raid Friday, according to a report.
The phone of a controversial lawyer who questioned the vice president's authority to reject electoral votes was seized by the FBI during a raid Friday, according to a report.
John Eastman, an attorney for Donald Trump and Ralph Nader, reportedly received a search warrant at his California home that same day. The warrant was related to Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani's Ukraine dealings in 2016, as well as other matters involving Trump Organization business practices.
The FBI also took possession of some computers belonging to Eastman. Among them was one he'd used since November 10th—the same day Vice President Mike Pence announced that he would not accept any electoral votes from Michigan due to problems with its recount process. The move made headlines across the nation because it had never been done before—and sparked speculation over whether Pence had acted appropriately under Article II of our Constitution (which states that "electors shall meet and give their votes on the first Monday after December").
The seizure of John Eastman's phone followed raids on the homes of Rudy Giuliani and at least one other attorney tied to President Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The seizure of John Eastman's phone followed raids on the homes of Rudy Giuliani and at least one other attorney tied to President Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The Washington Post said that it had independently confirmed both cases.
Trump said in May that he'd "never" work with Cohen again after his former personal attorney pleaded guilty to eight criminal charges and directly implicated Trump in illegal campaign finance schemes during his testimony to Congress. He later reversed course, saying he would not rule out a pardon for Cohen once federal prosecutors conclude their investigation into him.
Giuliani was not offered immunity in his negotiations with federal prosecutors over whether he will face charges related to Ukraine dealings and other matters, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Rudy Giuliani is a long-time friend of President Donald Trump and served as his personal attorney before taking on the role of top White House lawyer. Giuliani was a federal prosecutor in New York before being named mayor by then-presidential candidate Rudolph W. Giuliani was then tapped to lead the Department of Justice’s criminal division during the Reagan administration, but withdrew his nomination after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. He rejoined the private sector after serving two terms as mayor from 1994 to 2001 and later became an outspoken critic of former President Barack Obama’s foreign policy strategy
Eastman was one of three attorneys who participated in a controversial call with Trump about what legal options were available when it came to challenging election results.
Eastman was one of three attorneys who participated in a controversial call with Trump about what legal options were available when it came to challenging election results. He is a former law professor at Chapman University who also served as dean of the school's law school. He previously worked as a judicial clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and later became an assistant attorney general under President George H.W. Bush, according to his bio on the university's website.
He told The Associated Press that he has received no indication from prosecutors why they wanted his phone or why they're investigating him personally over his role in the president's election challenge efforts following 2020 presidential elections results announcement by California officials last month on Wednesday night/Thursday morning (May 20-21).
Conclusion
The raid of Giuliani's home came as a federal grand jury in Manhattan was hearing testimony related to the investigation.
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