In a jaw-dropping turn of events, former US President Donald Trump was arrested, booked at Fulton County jail, and then released after posting a USD 200,000 bond. The arrest, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, was related to the Georgia election subversion case, according to CNN reports. Fulton County marks the first case where Trump has been required to cough up a cash bond, adding another layer of sensational drama to his ongoing legal troubles.

“I Did Nothing Wrong”: Trump’s Defiant Statement Post-Arrest

Is Donald Trump the Real Victim Here? His Shocking Words After 20-Minute Jail Stint

Upon his release, Trump was quick to address reporters, saying, “I did nothing wrong,” as he called the criminal case against him “a travesty of justice.” “We have every single right to challenge an election that we think is dishonest,” Trump vehemently stated. This follows his surrender at Fulton County jail earlier on Thursday, related to over a dozen charges tied to his alleged efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election results.

Trump’s Bond Deal & Conditions: The Inside Scoop

The Real Reason Trump Got Released So Quickly: The Terms of His Bond Revealed

Trump was released after agreeing to several conditions, including a USD 200,000 bond and a prohibition on using social media to intimidate co-defendants or witnesses. The bond was arranged through a local Atlanta bonding company, Foster Bail Bonds LLC, according to sources. Trump covered the bond cost by putting 10 percent toward it. This is especially significant as Trump was already facing three other felony indictments before being charged in Fulton County, where the odds of a cashless release were slim.

“Lock Fani Up”: Trump Supporters Rally Outside Fulton County Jail

Trump Supporters Unleash Outrage: What They’re Yelling Could Change Everything

As Trump was undergoing his short-lived arrest process, protestors outside the jail yelled against District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged Trump and 18 others in the controversial case. “Lock Fani up!” Trump supporters chanted, adding more fuel to this already explosive situation.

Unprecedented Security Measures for Trump’s Brief Jail Visit

Is Fulton County Jail Ready for Trump? The Extreme Precautions You Won’t Believe

Before Trump’s arrival, security was ramped up outside the Fulton County jail. More than ten agencies from the Metro Atlanta area were present, canine units were deployed to sniff for explosives, and drones were seen hovering in the air. This comes amidst a backdrop of negative reports on the jail’s conditions, including recent inmate deaths and an ongoing Justice Department investigation.

More Defendants Secure Bond, as Charges Pile Up

The Others in the Trump Scandal: Who Else Got Bond and What Does It Mean for the Case?

John Eastman, a key attorney involved in strategizing a scheme to submit false slates of pro-Trump electors, secured a USD 100,000 bond, while Scott Hall, charged with an elections office breach, received a USD 10,000 bond. District Attorney Fani Willis has charged the 19 co-defendants in a 41-count indictment focused on racketeering charges, marking the fourth set of criminal charges against Trump.

With a story this sensational, all eyes are locked on the next developments in this high-stakes legal drama involving the former U.S. President.

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