Trump Scheduled To Surrender At Fulton County Jail On Thursday
Former President Donald Trump scheduled to surrender at Fulton County jail on Thursday. This decision follows his acceptance of a $200,000 bond and other stipulated conditions for release, which was confirmed by his announcement on Truth Social earlier on Monday.
This confirmation aligns with previous reports provided by two sources well-acquainted with the situation. Numerous co-defendants implicated in the extensive Georgia racketeering case have likewise consented to the conditions outlined in their bond arrangements with the district attorney's office.
On Monday, legal representatives of Donald Trump, namely Jennifer Little, Drew Findling, and Marissa Goldberg, engaged in discussions with the district attorney's office before the specifics of the bond arrangement were disclosed. These attorneys, all operating within the same state, were involved in these negotiations.
Additional lawyers associated with Trump have been working discreetly on the strategy pertaining to the bond and his imminent apprehension. Among them, Todd Blanche has assumed the role of Trump's lead defense attorney in response to his various criminal charges.
Trump to turn himself in to Fulton County Jail Thursday
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In comparison to the bond conditions endorsed for others earlier on Monday in the case, the release conditions specified in Trump's bond order are more comprehensive. In contrast to several of his co-defendants, the former president is explicitly prohibited by the order from utilizing social media platforms to target not only his 18 co-defendants in the case but also any potential witnesses and the 30 individuals who have not been formally charged but are alleged to have been involved in the conspiracy.
“„The Defendant shall perform no act to intimidate any person known to him or her to be a codefendant or witness in this case or to otherwise obstruct the administration of justice. The above shall include, but are not limited to, posts on social media or reposts of posts made by another individual on social media.- The order signed by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee
The Fulton County case involving the subversion of the election represents the first instance where Trump's release terms incorporate both a monetary bond and a prohibition on employing social media for intimidation purposes. This criminal case constitutes the fourth legal action initiated against the former president within this year. In previous instances, the conditions for Trump's release following arrest and during the pretrial period have been largely conventional.
During the Mar-a-Lago documents case led by special counsel Jack Smith in Florida, Trump was granted release on his own recognizance, although his legal team did express some objections to the limitations placed on his interactions with witnesses in that particular case. Similarly, Trump was subjected to minimal requirements for release in Smith's election subversion case pursued in Washington, DC.
These stipulations encompassed a directive that he refrain from communicating with individuals recognized as witnesses in the case, unless through legal representation. Comparable conditions were imposed in the New York hush money case, where Trump was instructed to exclusively engage in case-related communication with pertinent individuals via his attorneys.
Agreements On Bonds Reached With Multiple Defendants
In addition to the bond orders applicable to Trump, several other defendants also had their bond orders endorsed on Monday. Conservative lawyer John Eastman concluded a $100,000 bond agreement with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, while defendant Scott Hall, a bail bondsman, similarly reached a bond accord with Willis, as outlined in court documents. Hall's bond was established at $10,000.
Kenneth Chesebro's bond was fixed at $100,000, while Ray Smith's bond was determined at $50,000. The bond orders share comparable language concerning release conditions, including the stipulation that defendants must report to pre-trial supervision every 30 days, a requirement that can be fulfilled via telephone. Additionally, they are prohibited from engaging in communication about the case with the other 18 co-defendants or any potential witnesses.
Trump plans to turn himself in on Thursday over Georgia indictment
Anticipated in the forthcoming week is the voluntary surrender of all 19 defendants, including Trump, who were indicted last week. This action is scheduled ahead of a Friday deadline set by Willis, following the extensive indictment last week encompassing Trump's endeavors to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election.
According to a recent filing on Monday, Eastman is scheduled to surrender to Fulton County authorities on Wednesday. This disclosure, which is the first confirmation beyond Trump, provides a specific date for the voluntary surrender and processing of one of the 18 co-defendants.
The conservative attorney has been confronting disciplinary actions within the State Bar of California, potentially jeopardizing his legal practice license within the state. Although hearings had been designated for multiple days during this week, a judge from the State Bar Court of California announced on Monday evening that Eastman would be absent from her proceedings on Tuesday and Wednesday due to his impending surrender.
“„Based on the recent email exchanges between and with the parties, the court is willing to make certain changes in this week’s trial schedule in order to accommodate Dr. Eastman’s surrender in Fulton County, Georgia, which the court understands will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd.- Judge Yvette Roland's statement in a court order
In a typical scenario within Fulton County, when an arrest is made by the police, the individual taken into custody is processed into jail and subsequently presented before a magistrate judge within 72 hours. However, this standard procedure is unlikely to apply to the defendants involved in this racketeering case. Due to their prior indictment and the anticipated negotiations concerning the conditions of release and bond prior to their voluntary surrender at the jail, it is probable that an initial court appearance will not be required, as indicated by attorneys.
The presence of law enforcement remains notably heightened around the Fulton County court complex. The area is occupied by numerous law enforcement vehicles, lining a two-block radius encompassing the court premises, as well as the government center where the 19 defendants are set to engage in discussions regarding the terms of their release and bond in conjunction with the district attorney's office.
Security outside the buildings has been primarily managed by officers from the Fulton County sheriff's office, although personnel from various other agencies and departments, such as the US Marshals Service, responsible for courthouse security, and the Atlanta police, have been observed patrolling the vicinity and stationed near public entrances.
As indicated in a news release issued by the sheriff's office on Monday, the barricades encircling the Fulton County courthouse will persist until Saturday. The defendants are required to surrender by Friday at 12 p.m. Eastern Time.
