The State Bar of Texas is appealing a judge’s dismissal of its complaint against Donald Trump ally Sidney Powell that accused her of ethics violations in her claims challenging the 2020 presidential election results.
Texas state Judge Andrea Bouressa ruled in February that the state bar did not present sufficient evidence in its complaint against the Dallas-based attorney.
The state bar last week filed a notice of appeal to a state appellate court for a rehearing of its complaint, Bloomberg reported.
Ms. Powell filed several lawsuits contesting the 2020 election results in the swing states of Georgia, Michigan and Arizona.
She did not respond to a request for comment.
Ms. Powell also is facing disciplinary proceedings in Michigan, as the state bar in Texas tries to revive its case.
Michigan’s Attorney Grievance Commission filed a complaint this month with a disciplinary board after a judge ruled against Ms. Powell and other attorneys who challenged the state’s 2020 results. The judge ordered the pro-Trump attorneys to pay more than $170,000 to cover the costs of examining the claims, the Detroit Free Press reported.
Ms. Powell’s appeal of that ruling is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.
Meanwhile, Michigan’s bar is pursuing its ethics claims and will impanel volunteer attorneys to review the case for suspension or discipline against Ms. Powell and other Trump-aligned attorneys.
Neither the Michigan nor Texas state bar commissions overseeing attorney ethics responded to requests for comment.
• Alex Swoyer can be reached at aswoyer@washingtontimes.com.
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