President Donald Trump's attorneys Jenna Ellis, right, and Sidney Powell hold a news conference at the Republican National Committee on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, to discuss litigation regarding the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis agrees to cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in criminal case against alleged fake electors Attorney General Chris Meyers announced on Monday.
In exchange, prosecutors will drop criminal charges against Ellis.
Ellis was charged with nine felonies, including fraud, forgery and conspiracy.
Seventeen other people have been charged in the case, which involves efforts by allies of former President Donald Trump to overturn his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden in Arizona.
“This agreement represents an important step forward in our case,” Mays said in a statement. “I thank Ms. Ellis for her cooperation with our investigation and prosecution.”
“Her insights are invaluable and will greatly assist the state in proving its case in court,” the Attorney General said. “As I said when the original charges were announced, I will not allow American democracy to be undermined – this It's so important. Today's announcement is a victory for the rule of law.”
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