Historic mugshot: Donald Trump booked on 13 election fraud expenses in Georgia

Donald Trump has been formally booked by authorities in Georgia over accusations he conspired to overturn the outcomes of the 2020 presidential election within the state.

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The 77-year-old had his mugshot taken - an historic first for a former US president - and was booked in as inmate P01135809 as he was introduced with 13 expenses at Fulton County jail on Thursday afternoon native time.

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It comes after the area's District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and 18 of his close associates earlier this month.

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It is Trump's fourth set of felony expenses to be levelled towards him since March, when he grew to become the first former leader of the USA in history to be indicted.

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During his transient go to to the jail, Trump had his {photograph} taken, was fingerprinted and had his private particulars entered earlier than he was launched on bail.

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Trump's motorcade was then seen dashing away from the jail, previous a gaggle of supporters and members of the media ready outdoors.

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Speaking to reporters afterwards as he ready to board his aircraft residence, the Republican stated it was a "very sad day for America".

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Trump additionally accused his political opponents of "election interference", with the fees coming as he campaigns to return to the White House.

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He added: "What has taken place here is a travesty of justice. We did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong and everybody knows that. I've never had such support."

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Trump's attorneys and prosecutors had already agreed to a bond of $200,000 (Β£158,000), together with situations that embrace a ban on him intimidating co-defendants, witnesses or alleged victims, together with on social media.

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The defendants within the case are dealing with a complete of 41 expenses associated to accusations that they illegally tried to reverse Trump's defeat within the state, which Joe Biden narrowly gained in 2020.

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Trump hopes mugshot conjures up his supporters

What's in a mugshot?

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For Donald Trump, thousands and thousands of {dollars} in fund-raising, little doubt.

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It will probably be a badge of honour, a 'meme-tastic' icon to be emblazoned on marketing campaign T-shirts and merchandise.

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Within an hour of its launch, $34 (Β£27) T-shirts have been already being marketed on-line with the picture and slogan: "Never Surrender"

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Clearly, Trump had given it some thought. The hair was in place and the face make-up was on as he scowled down the barrel of the digicam.

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Donald Trump selected a press release look to outline defiance of the method and to encourage supporters to remain within the combat.

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All of the accused have been charged with racketeering, which carries a penalty of as much as 20 years in jail. Several of the defendants handed themselves in earlier this week, including Trump's former lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

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DA Willis stated she hoped to get a trial date of 23 October and had given the entire defendants till Friday afternoon to give up on the jail.

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Mr Trump has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

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He wrote on social media earlier this week that he was being prosecuted over what he described as a "perfect phone call" when he requested the Republican secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, to assist "find 11,780 votes" for him to overturn his loss in Georgia.

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Trump might should make a second journey to the state within the coming weeks for his arraignment - when a defendant seems in courtroom for the primary time. However, officers stated in some instances this could occur nearly if a decide permits it.

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Despite the fees, Trump stays the frontrunner to be the Republican Party's candidate for the 2024 presidential election.

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On Wednesday night time he skipped a televised debate between eight of his social gathering rivals and as an alternative took half in a web based interview wherein he questioned whether Mr Biden would be physically capable of running in the campaign.

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Among the varied felony expenses dealing with Trump embrace allegations he kept national security documents at his Florida home when he left workplace.

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He has additionally been accused of breaking the legislation over an alleged hush cash cost to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in the course of the 2016 presidential election marketing campaign.

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He claims the fees are all politically motivated.

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