A California State Bar Court judge has made a preliminary finding of culpability against former Donald Trump lawyer John Eastman for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The ruling comes in the midst of an 11-count misconduct trial against Eastman, who could potentially be stripped of his legal license if found guilty. While this preliminary finding does not mean that Eastman has been convicted of the charges, legal experts suggest that he may be the next person to cooperate against Trump in a criminal case. Eastman is one of 18 people indicted alongside Trump in the Georgia election interference investigation, and four defendants have already taken plea deals in exchange for their testimony. If Eastman were to lose his license, it could incentivize him to plea and cooperate in order to avoid prison time. Eastman's legal team has denied any wrongdoing in the disciplinary trial. He has also pleaded not guilty to all charges in the Fulton County election interference case. The trial against Eastman is ongoing, and a final decision is expected in late November.

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