Trump To Surrender Next Week In Georgia, Have Mugshot And Fingerprints Taken

Former President Donald Trump and his various criminal defense attorneys have gained plenty of experience on the left side of courtrooms since the 45th president became the first in history to face federal charges in June.

Although prior to that, Trump was indicted in March by the Manhattan district attorney on state charges related to a hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels, his indictments since have come in quick succession.

His latest indictment, on RICO charges related to alleged efforts by Trump and his team to overturn President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in Georgia, will provide the former president with a new experience – having his mugshot and fingerprints taken, according to CNN.

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What Happened: Although negotiations between Trump's lawyers and the Fulton County District Attorney's office are ongoing, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN, initial signals from Trump's team suggest that they are currently in talks about a potential surrender date in the upcoming week.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis has given Trump and his co-defendants until Aug. 25 at noon to voluntarily surrender, CNN reported.

Although authorities in Fulton County must collaborate with the Secret Service to organize Trump’s next arraignment, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat previously expressed his intention to handle these defendants just like any other, which involves taking mugshots and obtaining fingerprints, according to the outlet.

What’s Next: While Trump plans to surrender over the coming days, he also reportedly plans to disclose “irrefutable” evidence next week to counter the new indictment in Georgia. Trump’s claims fall in line with his position on his previous three indictments since leaving the White House, where he has maintained his innocence and called the dozens of charges a “Witch Hunt.”

Once he surrenders in Georgia, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, who has been assigned to the president’s most recent case, will set the initial court date, CNN said.

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