The claim
The Vice President had the authority to reject electoral votes and overturn the 2020 election results.
Made in: Legal memos (the "Eastman memos") and public statements
The proof
The California State Bar Court found Eastman committed professional misconduct and made false statements in support of efforts to overturn the election. The California Supreme Court disbarred him in 2024.
The record
In re Eastman (State Bar Court of California) — Supreme Court of California · No. S284441
Outcome: Disbarred (March 2024)
A judge ruled the person liable as a matter of law — a bench finding, summary judgment, or trial ruling — after examining the record.
Eastman was also charged in the Georgia election case but the charges were later dropped due to his mental health. The disbarment was based on his legal memos and public statements supporting the election overturn effort.