Two of former US President Donald Trump’s co-defendants, attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and Sidney Powell, have pleaded guilty to the Georgia election interference case against Trump, CNBC reports.
The plea deal negotiated with prosecutors dropped all charges against Chesebro except one count of conspiracy to file false documents. Chesebro will face five years of probation, pay $5,000 in restitution to Georgia, complete 100 hours of community service and submit an apology letter to the court.
The deal came a day after Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to six misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties. Powell will face six years of probation, a $6,000 fine, pay $2,700 in restitution to Georgia and submit an apology letter to the state of Georgia and its citizens.
Both Chesebro and Powell have committed to testifying truthfully at the trials of other co-defendants, including Trump, of alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia.
