The indictment in Georgia vs. Donald Trump and 18 others sets out activity that is political, but not criminal. It goes hand-in-glove with the recent effort to criminalize lawful political speech and legal advice, in stark violation of constitutional rights to Freedom of Speech, Right to Petition the Government for Redress of Grievances, and the Right to Counsel. Lawyers everywhere should be sleepless over this latest stunt to criminalize their advocacy. This is a legal cluster-bomb that leaves unexploded ordinance for lawyers to navigate in perpetuity. Dr. Eastman will challenge this indictment in any and all forums available to him.
Federal Jury Acquits Guanghua Jin of Lead Bank Fraud Conspiracy Charge Following Second Trial
Washington, D.C. — On April 29, 2026, a federal jury in the District of Columbia acquitted Guanghua Jin of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, the lead charge in a long-running prosecution arising from alleged sanctions-related conduct. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining counts. The verdict followed Mr. Jin’s second