Former lawyer to Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, is facing a recommendation for disbarment by the professional responsibility board in Washington, DC. The recommendation comes as a result of Giuliani's involvement in a baseless 2020 election fraud lawsuit. Giuliani's law license had already been suspended due to his support of Trump's false claims about the election results.
The attorney discipline board has recommended disbarment as the only sanction to protect the public, the courts, and the integrity of the legal profession. The board found that Giuliani's lawsuit in Pennsylvania, seeking to invalidate over 1 million votes, was based on speculation and lacked factual support.
Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, dismissed the recommendation as partisan politics aimed at undermining the justice system. Giuliani is one of several attorneys facing professional misconduct proceedings for their roles in supporting Trump's efforts to overturn the election results.
Earlier this week, attorney Jenna Ellis had her Colorado law license suspended for three years due to her involvement in a criminal case related to election interference in Georgia. John Eastman, another attorney involved in election reversal schemes, is also facing potential disbarment proceedings for serious ethical violations.
The decision on Giuliani's disbarment now rests with the DC Court of Appeals, which will consider the recommendation from the attorney discipline board. The board's findings highlight the importance of upholding ethical standards in the legal profession and preventing the spread of baseless claims in legal proceedings.
