Two Maryland-based lawyers have been stripped of their legal licences after spreading unfounded allegations connecting former President Donald Trump to a devastating school shooting in Nashville.
The attorneys, identified as Julia Alexandra Zaher and her associate, faced disciplinary action from Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission for violating professional conduct rules. Their misconduct involved promoting conspiracy theories without evidence, including claims that Trump had orchestrated the 2023 Covenant School tragedy that claimed six lives.
Unfounded Allegations and Consequences
The disbarment comes after the lawyers filed a federal lawsuit containing sensational claims about Trump's supposed involvement in the Nashville incident. Their complaint alleged the former president had planned the attack as part of a "false flag" operation - assertions completely lacking factual support.
Legal experts have condemned the lawyers' actions as a clear breach of professional ethics. "When attorneys knowingly propagate demonstrably false information, especially about sensitive tragedies, they undermine public trust in both the legal system and democratic institutions," commented ethics professor Mark Johnson.
Broader Impact on Legal Profession
This case highlights growing concerns about misinformation within the legal community. The Maryland Bar Association emphasised that attorneys have a duty to verify facts before making public claims, particularly when involving high-profile figures and traumatic events.
The disbarment serves as a stark warning to legal professionals about the serious consequences of spreading unverified conspiracy theories. It also reflects ongoing challenges in addressing misinformation in politically charged environments.
Neither Zaher nor her colleague have commented publicly on the disciplinary action. Legal analysts suggest this ruling may set an important precedent for handling similar cases involving baseless allegations made by licensed attorneys.
