Who is Trevian Kutti? Prominent publicist indicted alongside former President Donald Trump over alleged 2020 election tampering scheme
ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted by a Georgia grand jury on Monday, August 14, in relation to alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
The list of co-defendants includes the name of Trevian Kutti, a well-known publicist with ties to prominent figures such as Kanye West.
Who is Trevian Kutti?
Trevian Kutti is a notable publicist who has garnered attention not only because of her professional work but also for her pro-Trump sentiments.
Beyond her role as a publicist, Kutti's diverse career trajectory includes lobbying for cannabis companies in Illinois and operating a high-end fashion store. Her frequent expressions of support for Trump on social media have led her to describe herself as a "solutionist," an "equal opportunity capitalist," and a "media manipulator" on her Instagram profile.
The charges against Kutti stem from alleged attempts to manipulate the testimony of an election worker involved in a case of suspected election fraud.
Fulton County election worker, Ruby Freeman, became a focal point in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election due to allegations of improper vote counting. The indictment alleges that Kutti, along with other alleged co-conspirators, orchestrated a series of actions aimed at influencing Freeman's testimony, as reported by CBS News.
Moreover, the details suggest that Harrison Floyd, a key figure in the Black Voices for Trump movement, played a pivotal role in recruiting Kutti to travel from her base in Chicago to Atlanta, where she allegedly assumed the role of a "crisis manager," approaching Freeman under the guise of assistance.
The ruse is said to have been orchestrated to manipulate Freeman's testimony regarding the 2020 presidential election.
Donald Trump labeled Ruby Freeman as a 'professional vote scammer'
A significant aspect of this case revolves around accusations that Freeman and her daughter wrongly awarded Joe Biden 18,000 votes while working at Atlanta's State Farm Arena on election day.
These allegations were amplified by former President Trump, who labeled Freeman a "professional vote scammer" and accused her of being a "political operative," as per CBS News..
Central to the indictment is Kutti's alleged role in coercing Freeman to confess to voter fraud – a charge that Trump vehemently pushed in the wake of his election loss.
The details paint a picture of a tense meeting between Kutti and Freeman, wherein Kutti is reported to have claimed to be working for "some of the biggest names in the industry."
During this meeting, Freeman was allegedly subjected to veiled threats and intimidation tactics, with Kutti warning of dire consequences if Freeman failed to comply.
Interestingly, Kutti's alleged threats took on an ominous tone as she purportedly conveyed to Freeman that an upcoming event would "disrupt your freedom."
According to sources, Kutti warned Freeman that individuals would descend upon her residence within 48 hours if she did not comply with the demands – a claim that added a sense of urgency and intimidation to the alleged actions.
Notably, the interactions between Kutti, Freeman, and other co-defendants were not isolated. The indictment suggests that several co-defendants, including Floyd and Stephen Lee, engaged in multiple interactions with Freeman on January 3, 2021 - the day before Kutti's alleged attempt to influence Freeman's testimony, as per CBS News.
What are the charges against Trevian Kutti?
Trevian Kutti's legal challenges are compounded by the fact that she has been charged with multiple crimes, including violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute. This statute, often associated with organized crime cases, mandates a minimum sentence of five years in prison upon conviction.
As legal proceedings advance, Kutti, Floyd, and Lee find themselves facing charges of conspiracy to commit solicitation of false statements and writings. Their alleged efforts to sway Freeman's testimony and coerce her into admitting to election fraud carry significant legal implications.
Despite Kutti's vigorous denial of the allegations, her past interactions with Freeman have generated significant public interest. In December 2021, Kutti took to her Instagram account to address the accusations, asserting that media outlets were misrepresenting her past work with Kanye West to tarnish her reputation in connection with Trump, according to CBS News.