Donald Trump has entered a plea of not guilty to 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. He waived his right to be present at his arraignment and submitted the plea in writing, as is allowed under Georgia law. This is the first time a president in U.S. history has faced criminal charges after leaving office, and it is still unclear how the case will proceed.
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A federal judge has ruled that Rudy Giuliani is liable for damages after falsely claiming two former Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Wandrea "Shaye" Moss, had committed fraud during the 2020 presidential election. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell wrote that Giuliani had refused to comply with his discovery obligations and thwarted Freeman and Moss's procedural rights to obtain any meaningful discovery. It is unclear how much damages Giuliani will be required to pay.
At least 11 people were injured on Tuesday when Delta Flight 175 from Milan, Italy experienced severe turbulence before landing safely in Atlanta. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, which is the latest in a series of turbulence-related injuries this year. Delta Air Lines released a statement saying that 11 people were taken to the hospital after the plane landed safely and is providing support to those affected.
The Justice Department is investigating the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, which recently gained media attention for the booking and release of former President Donald Trump and 18 other co-defendants in the Georgia election interference case. A pretrial detainee at the jail died four days after filing a complaint accusing deputies of excessive force, and Trump is considering waiving his arraignment appearance and entering a not guilty plea in writing. The investigation into the jail is ongoing, raising questions about the conditions of the facility.
Harrison Floyd, the former director of Black Voices for Trump, has been jailed as a result of the Georgia election interference case involving former President Donald Trump. He was charged with conspiracy to solicit false statements, influencing witnesses, and violating the state's RICO Act. Floyd had turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, and was denied bond due to being considered a potential flight risk. The other 18 co-defendants in the case are still facing charges, but have not been jailed.
Former President Donald Trump was arrested on Thursday in Fulton County, Georgia, on 13 felony counts related to an alleged scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election. He was booked and had his mug shot taken at the Fulton County jail, and is the latest of 18 co-defendants indicted by the Fulton County District Attorney's office. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has vowed to fight the charges, the outcome of which remains to be seen.
Former President Donald Trump was booked in the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday evening on felony charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He was released on a $200,000 bond after being processed, and a mugshot was taken, marking the first time a mugshot has been taken of a former president. The charges are part of a larger indictment against 19 people, including Trump's lawyers and former chief of staff, and all defendants must put up 10% of the bail amount. This is Trump's fourth indictment this year.
Fulton County officials have released the booking photos of John Eastman, Rudy Giuliani, and Scott Hall, who have been indicted in Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia. Giuliani and Eastman have both been charged with various felonies, including breaking Georgia's anti-racketeering law and making false statements. Hall has also been charged for his alleged role in the breach of voting. Giuliani has stated that he will plead not guilty to the charges.