Fulton County, Georgia’s District Attorney, Fani Willis, issued a statement on Monday stating that former President Donald Trump and 18 others, who have been indicted on 41 felony counts, must surrender by noon ET on Friday, August 25. Willis held a press conference following the indictment by a grand jury, which includes charges of election fraud, racketeering, and other offenses related to their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
The indictment lists Trump as the main defendant, alongside his allies such as Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, and Mark Meadows. Co-defendants also include Jeffrey Clark, Sidney Powell, and Jenna Ellis, who have been associated with baseless claims of voter fraud. Willis emphasized the importance of the state’s role in ensuring the functioning of democracy and mentioned that Georgia allows for legal challenges to election results. However, she accused the defendants of engaging in a criminal racketeering enterprise instead of following the proper legal process.
Regarding the charges, Willis clarified that racketeering charges come with a mandatory prison sentence if convicted. She expressed her intention to request a trial date within the next six months, although the final decision rests with the judge. Willis also emphasized that all defendants are deemed innocent until proven guilty.
This marks the fourth case in which Trump has been charged after his presidency. His attorneys, Drew Findling, Jennifer Little, and Marissa Goldberg, released a statement criticizing the grand jury’s presentation, alleging bias from witnesses with personal and political interests. They anticipate a thorough review of the flawed and unconstitutional indictment.
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