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The online docket shows that Loraine Pellegrino, one of the so-called “fake electors” of former president Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to a single “reduced charge” in the Arizona 2020 election case. Community service and unsupervised probation were the terms of her sentence, according to her lawyer’s statement.
The online docket shows that Pellegrino, who was one of the imposter electors accused this spring along with several of Trump’s current and former aides, pled guilty to a single misdemeanor charge of presenting a false instrument for filing, down from numerous counts.
As a result of her plea on the other count, Pellegrino had the other charges against her, including forgery, dropped, according to the docket.
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis, who was also a defendant in the case, negotiated a cooperation arrangement with law enforcement on Monday, following which the guilty plea was entered. According to Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, the arrangement “represents a significant step forward” in the lawsuit.
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Lawyers representing Pellegrino released a statement in which they stated that their client’s choice to plead guilty to a reduced charge “reflects her desire to move forward and put this matter behind her.”
IN ADDITION: “She has taken full responsibility for her actions, demonstrating her commitment to upholding the law and contributing positively to the community,” attorney Joshua Kolsrud said of ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis, noting that Ellis has agreed to help in the Arizona ‘fake elector’ case. “The sentence of unsupervised probation with community service acknowledges her remorse and willingness to make amends.”
“We are grateful for the Attorney General’s comprehension and acknowledgment of Loraine’s personality,” the statement goes on to say.
Among those who were indicted in April by the Arizona State Attorney General were numerous high-ranking Trump associates, both current and past, for their alleged involvement in plots to annul the 2020 election.
In April, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes additionally announced charges against eleven individuals who were allegedly involved in efforts to undermine Joe Biden’s 2020 bid for the state’s electoral triumph.
Forgery, fraud, and conspiracy were among the charges.
In this case, Trump did not face any charges.
