Trump’s Co-Defendants Surrender in Georgia Election Reversal Case

Title: Trump Co-Defendants Turn Themselves In as Georgia Election Fraud Case Unfolds

Date: August 23, 2023

Author: Melissa Quinn

Four individuals charged in Georgia for their alleged involvement in efforts to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election have turned themselves in to authorities, marking the first surrender of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants. The developments come as the legal battle surrounding the case intensifies.

Scott Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, and John Eastman, a conservative attorney, were booked on Tuesday, according to Fulton County inmate records. Both individuals were eligible for bond. Eastman, who was released from the Fulton County jail, expressed his continued belief that the 2020 election was stolen.

Former Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer and alleged fake elector Cathy Latham also turned themselves in overnight on Wednesday, according to inmate records.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis had given the charged individuals until noon on Friday to surrender. Trump, who has yet to enter a plea but has denied any wrongdoing, announced on Monday night that he plans to turn himself in on Thursday.

The indictment, returned by a Fulton County grand jury last week, includes a total of 41 counts. It accuses Trump and 18 others of participating in a “criminal enterprise” aimed at reversing the former president’s electoral loss in Georgia.

Scott Hall is specifically accused of participating in a scheme to access election equipment and voter data in Coffee County, Georgia. He faces seven counts, with his bond set at $10,000. John Eastman, on the other hand, allegedly played a key role in the plot to send a fake slate of electors to Congress. He has been charged with nine counts, and his bond was set at $100,000.

Eastman, in a statement, expressed his intention to contest the charges and expressed confidence in being “fully vindicated.” He argued that each defendant, like any other American citizen, is entitled to rely on legal advice and past legal precedent in challenging alleged voting irregularities.

Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former attorney and another co-defendant in the case, is expected to meet with Fulton County prosecutors before surrendering. Giuliani will be accompanied by former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

In addition to the surrender of the co-defendants, two other individuals, former Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Clark and David Shafer, are seeking to have their cases moved from Fulton County Superior Court to federal district court in Atlanta. The outcome of Shafer’s surrender remains uncertain in relation to this effort.

Clark’s lawyers argued that the allegations against him relate to his work at the Justice Department and with the former president, making it appropriate for his case to be resolved in a federal court. Shafer’s lawyers, on the other hand, claimed that the indictment charges him with conduct stemming from his role as a Republican nominee acting under federal authority.

As the legal proceedings continue, Mark Meadows, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, is also seeking to have his prosecution moved to federal court, citing his work as a federal employee in the alleged conduct.

The unfolding case in Georgia highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election and the efforts to hold individuals accountable for their alleged involvement in attempts to overturn the results.Title: Trump Co-Defendants Surrender to Authorities in Georgia Election Fraud Case

Date: August 23, 2023

Byline: Melissa Quinn

Four individuals charged in Georgia for their alleged involvement in efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election have turned themselves in to authorities, marking the first surrender of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants. The surrender comes after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis gave the defendants until noon on Friday to surrender.

Scott Hall, a Georgia bail bondsman, and John Eastman, a conservative attorney, were booked on Tuesday, according to Fulton County inmate records. Both men were eligible for bond. Eastman, who was released from the Fulton County jail, expressed his belief that the 2020 election was stolen.

Former Georgia Republican Party Chairman David Shafer and alleged fake elector Cathy Latham turned themselves in overnight on Wednesday, according to inmate records.

A 41-count indictment was returned by a Fulton County grand jury last week, accusing Trump and 18 others of participating in a “criminal enterprise” aimed at reversing the former president’s electoral loss in Georgia.

Hall is accused of participating in a scheme to access election equipment and voter data in Coffee County, Georgia. He faces seven counts, with his bond set at $10,000. Eastman, on the other hand, played a key role in the alleged plot to send a fake slate of electors to Congress. He has been charged with nine counts, and his bond was set at $100,000.

While Trump has yet to enter a plea, he has denied all wrongdoing and stated that he will turn himself in on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former attorney and co-defendant in the case, is expected to meet with Fulton County prosecutors before surrendering. Giuliani will be accompanied by former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

In addition to the surrender of the co-defendants, two other defendants, former Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Clark and David Shafer, are seeking to have their prosecutions moved from Fulton County Superior Court to federal district court in Atlanta. The outcome of Shafer’s surrender remains uncertain in relation to this effort.

The indictment alleges that Clark sent an email to then-Acting U.S. Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen seeking to send “false” information to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, which the indictment claims was a “substantial step” in the racketeering case. Shafer, a former state senator and chairman emeritus of the Georgia GOP, has been charged with eight counts related to the scheme to appoint the fake slate of electors.

The surrenders of Hall, Eastman, Shafer, and Latham come as Mark Meadows, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, is also seeking to have his prosecution moved to federal court. Meadows’ attorneys have asked the district court to prevent his arrest if he fails to meet the Friday deadline to surrender.

The case continues to unfold, with the defendants maintaining their innocence and vowing to contest the charges.

What are the charges against the individuals accused of accessing election equipment and voter data in Coffee County?

Cused of participating in a scheme to access election equipment and voter data in Coffee County, while Eastman allegedly played a key role in sending a fake slate of electors to Congress. Hall’s bond was set at $10,000, while Eastman’s bond was set at $100,000.

In a statement, Eastman expressed his intention to contest the charges and believes he will be “fully vindicated.” He argued that each defendant has the right to rely on legal advice and challenge voting irregularities.

Rudy Giuliani, Trump’s former attorney and another co-defendant in the case, is expected to meet with Fulton County prosecutors before surrendering. He will be accompanied by former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik.

Two other individuals, former Justice Department lawyer Jeffrey Clark and David Shafer, are seeking to have their cases moved from Fulton County Superior Court to federal district court in Atlanta. The outcome of Shafer’s surrender remains uncertain in relation to this effort.

Meanwhile, Mark Meadows, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, is also seeking to have his prosecution moved to federal court, citing his work as a federal employee in the alleged conduct.

The unfolding case in Georgia highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding the 2020 election and the efforts to hold individuals accountable for their alleged involvement in attempts to overturn the results.