ATLANTA — Rudy Giuliani, the one-time attorney for former President Donald Trump, turned himself in at the Fulton County jail Wednesday on charges that he criminally interfered in the 2020 election.
Giuliani arrived at the jail around 3 p.m. His booking was completed roughly 10 minutes later, according to jail records. His mugshot, along with others who turned themselves in Wednesday, were released later in the afternoon. An 11Alive news chopper captured footage of Giuliani at A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds location just around the corner.
The former New York City Mayor was not with his attorneys — Brian Tevis and John Esposito — when they arrived at the Fulton County Courthouse around 1:15 p.m. to negotiate the terms of his bond. Tevis and Esposito did not speak to reporters inside the building before they got on an elevator likely bound for one of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' offices.
Giuliani's bond was set at $150,000 and entered into the court record just after 2:30 p.m.
Giuliani faces 13 charges, including false statements and writings, conspiracy to commit false statements and writings, and solicitation of violation of oath by public officer.
Giuliani made allegations of election fraud during hearings before the Georgia House of Representatives and state Senate. Those claims resulted in death threats against Fulton election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Giuliani accused the pair of mishandling ballots.
Giuliani was one of 19 people, including Trump, who were indicted in Willis' 2020 election investigation. He is the eighth defendant to surrender. Multiple others, including Trump attorney Sidney Powell, were also booked at the jail Wednesday.
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