The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has recently released the booking photos of several individuals who have turned themselves in as part of an ongoing investigation into possible interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election. Among the defendants are former President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and other notable figures such as Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell.

Nine out of the 19 defendants indicted in Fulton County’s investigation have already surrendered to authorities, with more expected to turn themselves in. Former President Donald Trump himself is set to surrender at the Fulton County Jail, further increasing the number of defendants in custody.

Giuliani, who played a prominent role in Trump’s efforts to challenge the election results, was among the seven individuals processed at the jail and subsequently released on bond. His bond was set at $150,000, second only to Trump’s $200,000.

Giuliani, aged 79, is accused of spearheading Trump’s campaign to convince state lawmakers in Georgia and other closely contested states to disregard the will of the voters and unlawfully appoint electoral college electors in favor of Trump. The indictment alleges that Giuliani played a significant role in these efforts, leading to charges related to election interference.

Other high-profile defendants, such as Jenna Ellis and Sidney Powell, have also surrendered to authorities. Ellis is accused of being involved in efforts to persuade state lawmakers to unlawfully appoint presidential electors, while Powell is accused of making false statements about the election in Georgia and allegedly organizing a breach of voting equipment in rural Coffee County.

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark sought to have their cases heard in federal court rather than in Fulton County Superior Court. They argued that the actions that gave rise to the charges in the indictment were related to their work as federal officials and thus should be moved to federal court. However, their requests were denied by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has set a deadline of noon on Friday for the remaining defendants to turn themselves in. Negotiations regarding bond amounts and conditions have been taking place between the prosecutors and the defendants’ lawyers in preparation for their surrender.

Giuliani, addressing reporters outside the Fulton County Jail, expressed his belief that the indictment and the ongoing case are not only an attack on him and President Trump but also an attack on the American people and their way of life. He emphasized the significance of the case and his honor in being involved, considering it a fight for the fundamental values of the nation.

Most of the defendants have negotiated bond agreements with prosecutors, with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. These negotiations have been crucial in determining the conditions under which the defendants will surrender at the Fulton County Jail.

Former President Trump’s decision to turn himself in marks a significant turning point in the case. His surrender, along with the other defendants, demonstrates their commitment to facing the charges brought against them and participating in the legal process.

The investigation into possible interference in Georgia’s 2020 presidential election continues, and the outcome of the legal proceedings will have far-reaching implications for all parties involved.