Eastman Judge Denies His Bid to Pause Law License Suspension

Donald Trump attorney John Eastman’s attempt to lift his suspension from practicing law in California was rejected on Wednesday, because he failed to show that he no longer presents a threat to the public.

State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland wrote that Eastman’s disbarment was to “safeguard the public” after finding he made deceptive, false claims about the electoral process for the 2020 presidential election.

“Despite his clients’ desire for Eastman to continue representing them, based on the gravity of Eastman’s transgressions, particularly those involving moral turpitude, and the increased likelihood of future misconduct due to his refusal to acknowledge ...