Lawyer Sidney Powell pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday over efforts to overturn Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 election in Georgia, becoming the second defendant in the sprawling case to reach a deal with prosecutors.
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00:00 Do you understand that by pleading guilty, you are giving up the right to a trial by jury?
00:04 Yes.
00:05 Do you understand that by pleading guilty, you are giving up the right to remain silent and not to incriminate yourself?
00:10 Yes.
00:11 Do you understand that by pleading guilty, you are giving up the right to confront witnesses that the state may bring to testify against you?
00:16 Yes.
00:17 How do you plead to the sixth counts of conspiracy to commit intentional interference with performance of election duties?
00:23 Guilty.
00:24 Mr. Powell, I just have a few questions for you. Do you understand the nature of the charges that have been reaccused and that you would be pleading guilty to today?
00:30 I do, sir.
00:31 And you've heard all the rights that the state has gone through that you would waive by going forward with this plea. Do you still wish to waive those rights?
00:37 I do.
00:38 And are you pleading guilty today because you agree that there is a sufficient factual basis, that there are enough facts that support this plea of guilty?
00:44 I do.
00:45 Mr. Rafferty, are you satisfied your client is competent in understanding that the plea is voluntary and that there is a sufficient factual basis for entering this plea?
00:53 Yes, your Honor.
00:54 I agree and find that there is a sufficient factual basis, and I find this plea of guilty to be knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently entered.
01:03 allegedly entered.