Trump Co-Defendant In Georgia Election Conspiracy Trial Pleads Guilty

Scott Hall, a bail bondsman and one of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case, pleaded guilty on Friday to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with the performance of election duties. Hall's plea deal is the first in the case, which is being closely watched as a test of Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Hall was accused of trying to gain access to sensitive election equipment in Coffee County, Georgia, in an attempt to find evidence of voter fraud. He was also accused of helping to spread false claims about the election results. Under the terms of his plea deal, Hall will be sentenced to five years of probation, a $5,000 fine, and 200 hours of community service. He has also agreed to testify at the upcoming trials of other co-defendants in the case. Hall's plea deal is a significant development in the case, and it could lead to more guilty pleas from other defendants. It is also a sign that prosecutors are serious about pursuing the case against Trump and his allies. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has called the case a "witch hunt." He has also filed a number of lawsuits to try to block the investigation. The Georgia election interference case is one of several legal challenges facing Trump. He is also facing a criminal investigation in New York into his business dealings. It remains to be seen whether Trump will be charged with any crimes related to his efforts to overturn the election results. However, the guilty plea from his co-defendant Hall is a sign that prosecutors are closing in on him.