Historic mugshot: Donald Trump booked on 13 election fraud charges in Georgia

The former president, 77, has denied accusations that he conspired to overturn results in the state of Georgia following his defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.

By Daniel Binns, news reporter/Sky News

Donald Trump has been formally booked by authorities in Georgia over accusations he conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the state.

The 77-year-old had his mugshot taken – a historic first for a former US president – and was booked in as inmate P01135809 as he was presented with 13 charges at Fulton County jail on Thursday afternoon local time.

It comes after the region’s District Attorney Fani Willis charged Trump and 18 of his close associates earlier this month.

It is the fourth set of criminal charges to be levelled against Trump since March, when he became the first former leader of the USA in history to be indicted.

During his brief visit to the jail, Trump had his photograph taken, was fingerprinted and had his personal details entered before he was released on bail.

Trump’s motorcade was then seen speeding away from the jail, past a group of supporters and members of the media waiting outside.

Speaking to reporters afterwards as he prepared to board his plane home, the Republican said it was a “very sad day for America”.

Trump also posted on X, formerly Twitter, for the first time since 2021 – sharing his own mugshot. It was the first time Trump has used the social media platform since owner Elon Musk lifted his ban

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