First Trump Co-Defendant Pleads Guilty in Fulton Co. Case

News reports say that Scott Hall, one of the co-defendants of Donald Trump, former president, in the Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case has pled guilty to five counts.

Scott Hall, a bail bondsman in Fulton County, became the first defendant to plead guilty with prosecutors on Friday. This marked a new phase of the investigation.

Hall, with an attorney at his side, entered a guilty plea to five misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to interfere with the conduct of elections during a hearing held impromptu before Fulton Superior Judge Scott McAfee.

Hall agreed to testify truthfully when called, five years probation, a $5,000 fine, 200 hours of community service, and a ban on polling and election administration-related activities. Hall also recorded a recording for prosecutors and promised to write a letter apologizing to Georgia voters.

Hall was indicted in August “in connection with a breach of sensitive voter data in Coffee County, South Georgia, on January 7, 2021.” He was charged with racketeering and six counts of felony conspiracy.

The report continues:

The agreement is a win for the prosecutors who are preparing at least two trials, involving 18 defendants. The jury selection for the first two defendants – Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro – is scheduled to start on October 20.

Hall could be called to testify by prosecutors against Powell who has also been indicted in connection with the Coffee County incidents.

At the time this article was written, neither a representative of District Attorney Fani Wilis’ office nor Powell’s attorney had provided any comment.

As more information becomes available, we will update you.