Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty in Georgia Election Interference Case, Agrees to Testify Against Co-Defendant

Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty Thursday morning in Fulton County Superior Court in the Georgia election interference case. Powell, a key figure in former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, entered her guilty plea as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Powell agreed to serve six years of probation, pay a $6,000 fine and $2,700 in restitution to the state of Georgia. She also agreed to submit an apology letter to the citizens of Georgia and to testify at related court proceedings.

In court, a prosecutor laid out the terms of the plea deal, which requires Powell to testify “truthfully against any and all co-defendants in this matter,” according to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Powell’s co-defendant, Kenneth Chesebro, is still scheduled to stand trial on April 19. Chesebro is accused of attempting to influence the outcome of the 2020 election by attempting to “interfere with the proper tabulation of votes cast in the 2020 general election.”

Powell’s plea comes after months of legal wrangling and speculation about her role in the 2020 election. Powell had previously denied any wrongdoing and had sought to have the case dismissed.

The plea deal marks an end to the legal saga surrounding Powell and her alleged involvement in the 2020 election. It remains to be seen what impact, if any, her testimony will have on the case against Chesebro.