Chesebro, who was charged alongside Donald Trump and more than a dozen other codefendants with attempting to delay the transfer of power after the 2020 election, was scheduled to stand trial this week. He accepted the offer as jury selection was underway on Friday, and after rejecting an earlier deal.

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    11 months ago

    This is a really good sign that the dominoes are falling, they were the first 2 because they wanted a speedy trial.

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      11 months ago

      Absolutely, and with each flip the pressure on those remaining intensifies. The deal they’re being offered will likely get shittier now that their testimony is less important, so there’s an incentive to flip immediately or else your leverage dissolves.