Judge Denies Kenneth Chesebro's Bid to Void Guilty Plea in Georgia Election Case

The former Trump attorney's motion was rejected due to procedural issues, leaving his plea agreement intact under Georgia's First Offender Act.

Kenneth Chesebro, a former Trump campaign lawyer, sought to invalidate his guilty plea in Georgia's 2020 election interference case.
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee ruled the motion was procedurally flawed and lacked jurisdiction for consideration.
Chesebro had pleaded guilty in October 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents as part of a plea deal.
Under Georgia's First Offender Act, Chesebro's record will be cleared if he successfully completes his probation without violations.
The broader Georgia election interference case, involving Donald Trump and others, remains largely paused pending a pretrial appeal.