Ex-Trump attorney agrees to cooperate in Arizona fake electors probe

Jenna Ellis, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has reportedly agreed to cooperate in an Arizona case against so-called fake electors who plotted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

On Monday, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that Ellis had entered a cooperation agreement in the case.

"Jenna Ellis signed the agreement earlier this morning," Mayes' office said in a statement. "The State has agreed to drop the charges against Ms. Ellis in exchange for her cooperation with the prosecution."

"This agreement represents a significant step forward in our case," Mayes said. "I am grateful to Ms. Ellis for her cooperation with our investigation and prosecution. Her insights are invaluable and will greatly aid the State in proving its case in court. As I stated when the initial charges were announced, I will not allow American democracy to be undermined - it is far too important. Today's announcement is a win for the rule of law."

Ellis had been charged with nine felonies before the agreement.

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The attorney general's office said the case against 17 other defendants was ongoing.

Some of those indicted included former Trump attorneys Rudy Giuliani, Christina Bobb, and John Eastman. Trump adviser Boris Epshteyn also faced charges.