Georgia election case: Trump, other 18 defendants surrender to authorities

Former President Trump was processed and released on bail.

ByOlivia Rubin, Will Steakin, Peter Charalambous, Laura Romero, and Luke Barr

Last Updated: August 25, 2023, 5:44 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump and the 18 other defendants charged by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for their alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia all surrendered to authorities at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta.

Trump and 17 other defendants were processed and released on bail, with one defendant held without bond. Several defendants also mounted legal challenges to the DA's case.

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Here's how the news developed. All times Eastern.

Aug 24, 2023, 4:54 PM EDT

Hearing scheduled on Jeffrey Clark's bid to move case to federal court

Judge Steve Jones has set a hearing date of Sept. 18 for former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark's bid to move his Fulton County criminal charges to federal court.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis may submit a written response to Clark's notice of removal no later than Sept. 5, according to Jones' order.

Co-defendants Mark Meadows and David Shafer are also seeking to move their cases into federal court.

Aug 24, 2023, 4:29 PM EDT

Trump motorcade pulls into Newark Airport

The motorcade carrying Trump has arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport, where the former president is expected to board a flight to Atlanta for his anticipated booking at the Fulton County Jail this evening.

Aug 24, 2023, 4:20 PM EDT

Kenneth Chesebro's trial date set for Oct. 23

Judge Scott McAfee has set Kenneth Chesebro's trial to begin on Oct. 23, according to a scheduling order.

The attorney's arraignment will occur on Sept. 6, unless waived, according to the order.

The deadlines only apply to Chesebro and no other defendant, per the order, which follows Chesebro's request for a speedy trial filed on Wednesday.

District Attorney Fani Willis had requested an October trial date for all 19 defendants following Chesebro's request, but Trump is opposing that motion.

Aug 24, 2023, 4:01 PM EDT

Trump motorcade leaves Bedminster, New Jersey

Trump's motorcade has left Bedminster, New Jersey, en route to Newark Liberty International Airport ahead of his anticipated booking at the Fulton County Jail this evening.