GA election interference defendant may take back his plea. But it could come with a price

[RandySF]

ATLANTA — A new ruling has introduced a significant decision for Kenneth Chesebro, a defendant in last year’s election interference case.

Chesebro’s attorney, Manny Arora, told Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne that a recent ruling by Fulton Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee could allow Chesebro to undo his plea deal, but it comes with big risks.

Arora explained that Chesebro pled guilty under the First Offender Act to Count 15 of the indictment, which involved a false statement allegation regarding a federal document. He was sentenced to probation.

However, McAfee threw out that count on Thursday during a ruling involving other defendants.


https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/ga-election-interference-defendant-may-take-back-his-plea-it-could-come-with-price/2UKPHHPHXNFEFGOHRKZLKSRKTA/

[Silent Type]

1. Interesting. After reading the article, bet Chesebro decides to finish his probation since his sentence

was a slap on wrist. Plus, it’ll cost big legal fees even if his charges are ultimately dismissed. I suspect he’s tapped at this point.

[JT45242]

2. If he backs out of plea deal, he is on the hook for RICO

They pled lesser counts to avoid the top RICO count.

Just because the judge ruled that count is not a state crime does not mean that violation of a federal crime is not part of RICO.

I'd love to see him and ALL the others rot in jail for 20 years on a RICO count rather than probation.

Go ahead Kenny, FAFO time if you want to pull your plea deal.