Former President Donald Trump is set to surrender to authorities in Fulton County, Georgia, on Thursday, and it is likely that he will have his first mug shot taken. This comes as he faces his fourth indictment relating to his and his allies’ efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election. Trump has confirmed his intention to surrender on Thursday, and reports suggest that he may do so in the evening for prime time coverage. The surrender deadline for him and the other co-defendants in the case is noon on Friday, August 25. Trump will be booked at the Fulton County jail on Rice Street, which has been under civil rights investigation by the Justice Department due to its poor conditions. The details of his surrender are still being negotiated, but typically defendants are searched, undergo medical screening, get fingerprinted, and have their mug shot taken. Although it is unclear whether Trump will undergo the same process. The Fulton County sheriff has suggested that Trump will have a mug shot taken, as other defendants have had theirs taken upon surrendering. The mug shot, if taken and released, might not be made public until Friday afternoon. Trump agreed to post $200,000 as bond, including $80,000 for racketeering and $10,000 for each of his other 12 counts. He is not expected to be held in custody, provided he adheres to the conditions of his release. In Fulton County, defendants typically have initial court appearances within 72 hours, but it is likely that Trump and his co-defendants will not have initial court appearances since they have already been indicted and have reached bond agreements. It is uncertain when Trump will appear in a courtroom, but Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has requested that all defendants be arraigned the week of September 5. The trial date is still unclear, and legal experts believe it is unlikely that the complex 19-defendant case will go to trial as early as March 2024, as suggested by Willis. Trump faces 13 state charges in Fulton County, including racketeering, solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, and forgery. Each charge carries a potential prison sentence if convicted, ranging from one to 20 years. Trump strongly opposes the charges against him and claims innocence, describing the investigation as a “WITCH HUNT” and “ELECTION INTERFERENCE.” If convicted, it will be challenging for Trump to receive a pardon in Georgia due to state law. He may attempt to move his case to federal court, arguing that his actions were part of his official duties as president, which could potentially result in the case being dropped. However, legal experts are doubtful that this strategy will succeed, and even if Trump is convicted in federal court, he would still be unable to receive a federal pardon. Trump was indicted in Georgia last week as part of Willis’ investigation into the aftermath of the 2020 election. The indictment includes 18 other co-defendants, such as Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, and Jeffrey Clark. The charges against them involve unlawfully subverting the election results, including through a “fake elector” scheme, breaching election equipment, and pressuring state legislators and officials. These charges mark the fourth indictment for Trump, putting him at risk of significant prison sentences and fines if convicted.
Trump Will Surrender At Georgia Jail Today — Here’s What To Expect As He May Get First Mug Shot
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