John Eastman, a lawyer for Donald J. Trump's 2020 campaign, has been arraigned in Phoenix on state criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in attempting to maintain Trump's presidency after losing the election. He is the first of 18 defendants to face charges brought by the state attorney general. The case involves fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, with other prominent figures like Boris Epshteyn and Rudolph W. Giuliani also facing charges. Eastman denies any involvement in election interference and plans to plead not guilty. The case is part of a broader effort to challenge the 2020 election results in multiple states, with trials expected to unfold in the coming months.