Trump’s bond set at $200,000 in Georgia election case

(TNS) — Former President Donald Trump’s bond in the Fulton County, Georgia, indictment over efforts to overturn that state’s 2020 election results is set at $200,000. The terms of his release include extra prohibitions on witness intimidation and other restrictions.

Trump and the 18 others indicted in the case have until noon Eastern time Friday to surrender to authorities in the racketeering case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis in connection with attempts to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Biden. The defendants are expected to be arraigned in early September.

The terms of Trump’s release, which were set by a judge and made public Monday, include instructions not to make direct or indirect threats — including through social media — against potential witnesses, victims or the unindicted co-conspirators mentioned, but not named, in the indictment. He has also been ordered not to communicate about the facts of the case with any known witnesses except through legal counsel.

“Defendant may post bond as cash, through commercial surety, or through the Fulton County Jail 10% program,” the order states.

Trump is charged with racketeering and a dozen other felonies, including solicitation of violation of oath by a public officer, conspiracy to commit forgery and making false statements and writings.