First defendant in Trump Georgia case pleads guilty
by Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld - 09/29/23 3:53 PM ET
A co-defendant in the sweeping Georgia election interference case involving former President Trump has become the first to plead guilty in the case.
Scott Hall, a bail bond business owner, after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with the performance of election duties before Judge Scott McAfee at an impromptu hearing Friday afternoon.
Hall was sentenced to five years probation, a $5,000 fine and 200 hours of community service. He also cannot participate in any “polling activities” while on probation, must write a letter of apology to Georgia citizens and must testify honestly in any future proceedings in the case.
“You understand that you’re pleading guilty today because you believe there exists a factual basis that supports the plea, and you are pleading guilty because you are, in fact, guilty?” McAfee asked after Hall entered his plea.
“Yes, sir,” Hall replied.
Hall shook hands with Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade when leaving the courtroom after entering his plea.
The bail bond business owner was reportedly among a group of individuals who breached a Coffee County election office on Jan. 7.
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