Lawyer faces disciplinary hearing over plot to keep Donald Trump in power

The State Bar Court of California will hear evidence, including from Eastman, in a proceeding that could result in him losing his licence to practise law in the state

John Eastman is facing possible disbarment (Susan Walsh/AP)

Lawyer John Eastman, a lead architect of some of former US president Donald Trump’s efforts to remain in power after the 2020 election, faces possible disbarment in disciplinary proceedings that began on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Eastman faces 11 disciplinary charges stemming from his development of a dubious legal strategy aimed at helping Mr Trump overturn the election by disrupting the counting of state electoral votes.