Former US President Trump turns himself in to Atlanta jail
Former President Donald Trump turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday to face charges of election interference. Trump and 18 other allies are accused of trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to BBC.
Trump has pledged a $200,000 bond, which will allow him to remain free pending trial. However, he will be subject to strict conditions, including a ban on contacting witnesses and co-defendants.
The surrender marks a new chapter in Trump's legal troubles. He is already facing criminal charges in New York and Washington, D.C., and he is under investigation by the Justice Department for his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and he has called the charges against him politically motivated. But the Georgia case is particularly significant because it is the first time he has been charged with a crime related to his efforts to overturn the election.
The charges against Trump carry a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. If convicted, he could also be barred from holding public office again.
Trump's surrender is sure to be a major media event. It will be the first time he has been in police custody since he left office.
The case is being closely watched by legal experts and political observers. It is seen as a test of Trump's ability to evade justice and as a potential harbinger of his future legal troubles.
