Clark, who did not attend the Thursday conference, has persistently pursued avenues to halt the D.C. disciplinary proceedings. He encountered additional challenges in August when he, along with Trump and others, faced criminal charges in Georgia in connection to a broad election interference case.
On Thursday, Hirsh tentatively scheduled Clark’s disciplinary hearing for early January, revealing that Clark plans to call 42 witnesses.
In contrast, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel anticipates presenting just two primary witnesses and potentially a few more, according to Hamilton P. “Phil” Fox III, the head of the office.
Clark’s DC Ethics Case : Deferred Decision
Hirsh also heard arguments regarding Clark’s request to delay the disciplinary case while the Georgia criminal case remains unresolved. He reserved judgment on this matter, intending to make a recommendation to the Board on Professional Responsibility chair.
Clark’s DC Ethics Case : Ethics Charges
The D.C. ethics charges primarily revolve around a “proof of concept” letter attributed to Clark. The letter aimed to lend the DOJ’s support to Trump’s efforts to overturn the election results, containing false and misleading statements. Among these was the assertion that the federal agency had “identified significant concerns that may have impacted the outcome of the election” in Georgia and other states.
