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Former Trump DOJ Official Jeffrey Clark Faces Two-Year Law License Suspension

D.C. Bar panel recommends suspension for Clark's role in attempting to overturn 2020 election results

Jeff Clark, Assistant Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources Division, speaks during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, September 14, 2020.
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Overview

  • Clark accused of 'extraordinary recklessness' in efforts to challenge Georgia's election outcome.
  • Drafted a letter with false claims about election integrity, intended for Georgia officials.
  • Recommendation stops short of full disbarment, unlike other Trump lawyers Eastman and Giuliani.
  • Clark's legal team plans to appeal the decision, citing presidential immunity and executive privilege.
  • Final decision pending review by D.C. Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility and Washington appeals court.