Trump Co-Defendants Release Apology Letters in Georgia Election Interference Case
As the legal proceedings continue in the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump, two attorneys who took plea deals have recently released handwritten apology letters as part of their deals with prosecutors.
Bail bondsman Scott Hall’s letter, comprising eight sentences, was the longest among the three. In his letter, Hall expressed regret, saying, "I wish I never involved myself in the post-election activities that brought me before the court. I have never before been in trouble with the law and I meant no harm to anyone."
The two others express their apologies in just a single sentence each.
Sidney Powell, one of the attorneys, wrote her apology letter on October 19, stating, "I apologize for my actions in connection with the events in Coffee County."
Similarly, Kenneth Chesebro penned a concise apology just a day later, expressing, "I apologize to the citizens of the State of Georgia and of Fulton County for my involvement in Count 15 of the indictment."
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution obtained copies of the apology letters through an open records request.
Although the newspaper did not obtain the apology letter from another co-defendant, Jenna Ellis, the former Trump campaign lawyer read it aloud during her October hearing, shedding tears as she did so.
Ellis, an attorney and a devout Christian, emphasized her commitment to upholding moral and ethical standards in her profession. She admitted to relying on others, including more experienced lawyers, for accurate information but acknowledged her failure to verify the facts herself.
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Ellis expressed deep remorse and took responsibility for her actions, apologizing to the people of Georgia and accepting the consequences already imposed on her by the Colorado bar.
States United Democracy Center and Lawyers Defending American Democracy have filed a complaint to disbar Ellis with the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, which oversees the practice of law in Colorado.
States United Democracy Center filed a previous complaint against Ellis in May 2022 that led to a public censure for her conduct.