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blogslug

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Thu Aug 24, 2023, 12:01 PM Aug 2023

For those asking what Time TFG turns himself in today, here's some info [View all]

https://www.wtoc.com/2023/08/24/live-updates-donald-trump-surrender-atlanta-thursday/

Hours before his historic booking, Trump replaced one of his Atlanta-based attorneys, Drew Findling, with another high-powered counsel, Steven Sadow. Sources told CNN Findling’s performance was not a factor, while another familiar with Sadow called him the “best criminal defense attorney in Georgia.” Bond for Trump has been set at $200,000.

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued flight restrictions around the Fulton County jail Thursday from 6:45 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Trump faces 13 counts, including criminal conspiracy, false statements, filing false documents and violation of Georgia’s RICO Act. Willis’ indictment - which came after more than two years of investigation - charges Trump and his allies with an alleged vast criminal conspiracy to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results.

At the jail, Trump will have his mugshot taken, the first in any of his four 2023 indictments. The indictment alleges the 19 co-defendants helped solicit fake electors to falsely swear that Trump instead of Joe Biden won the 2020 election in seven battleground states, including Georgia...


Here is the tweet from the WTOC11 reporter, where I found this info:




Shea Schrader WTOC @sheaschrader

NEW: The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction for the airspace around the Fulton County Jail from 6:45 this evening to 9:00 tonight.

The reason listed: “VIP”.

President Trump is expected to surrender today.

6:10 AM · Aug 24, 2023

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Bingo. Prime time. Ocelot II Aug 2023 #1
it's not the flex he thinks it is. ZonkerHarris Aug 2023 #42
Flight restrictions? FSogol Aug 2023 #2
Sadly blogslug Aug 2023 #3
I hope the guy in the jail suit is there onetexan Aug 2023 #20
I do not understand why trump gets special treatment. riversedge Aug 2023 #12
I'm fine with it only because NYC Liberal Aug 2023 #13
It may not be him they are concerned about being attacked. Wonder Why Aug 2023 #19
THIS!!☝️plus given the public interest & the media swarm onetexan Aug 2023 #21
It isn't special treatment for TFG. It's a safety precaution to prevent midair collisions Ocelot II Aug 2023 #30
The TFR is only for ground level to 1000 feet above ground level GregariousGroundhog Aug 2023 #48
Thank you! Saves me from keeping TV on mute all day. DU is SUCH a fount of knowledge!!!! nt LAS14 Aug 2023 #4
Yup i'll watch Ahsoka 😎 onetexan Aug 2023 #23
Tattletale sign! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #5
In and out of the jail under cover of darkness. Clearly, he's retreating further. Kennah Aug 2023 #6
I think it's the opposite. StarryNite Aug 2023 #8
He called for a big showing at his first two arraignments and didn't get it Kennah Aug 2023 #10
absolutely...maximum exposure... agingdem Aug 2023 #18
Note to Shea Schrader, trump IS NOT THE PRESIDENT MagickMuffin Aug 2023 #7
I wouldn't even go that far. TSExile Aug 2023 #29
Hence the smaller case pResident MagickMuffin Aug 2023 #32
That works TSExile Aug 2023 #35
Protocol calls for calling him Former President Farmer-Rick Aug 2023 #33
Exactly what I wrote MagickMuffin Aug 2023 #34
Yeah, you got it right Farmer-Rick Aug 2023 #36
VIP StoolPigeon Aug 2023 #9
Very Impudent Prick Danascot Aug 2023 #26
And MVPP... Most Vile Personality. Shoeless Louis Aug 2023 #31
PE#1 RocRizzo55 Aug 2023 #43
beady eyes and the lights glare Tetrachloride Aug 2023 #11
Maybe he thinks the process will take about 1 hour, and he can fly back out vlyons Aug 2023 #14
Nine to Five for everyone else C_U_L8R Aug 2023 #15
They are reportedly open 24 hrs. Some defendants surrendered at 2 am this week. Bongo Prophet Aug 2023 #17
He wants dim lighting if he can't wear makeup not a texan Aug 2023 #16
A Low-Flying Shit Warning has also been issued during that time Blue Owl Aug 2023 #22
LOL murielm99 Aug 2023 #24
I have a new expletive on seeing him now... Grasswire2 Aug 2023 #27
He wants it to be available for prime time. kentuck Aug 2023 #25
Time frame. kairos12 Aug 2023 #28
Oops - correcting post: 3:45 to 6 pm western. Thank you DUer Bagimin for the gentle correction. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 #37
thats backwards bagimin Aug 2023 #39
You are so right - Thank you - I'll fix it. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 #41
K&R. William769 Aug 2023 #38
Rumor has it...... The Butler Aug 2023 #40
I thought it was his buddy RocRizzo55 Aug 2023 #44
Rootin' Tootin' Hootin' Putin has a moniss Aug 2023 #47
Timed for prime time. cannabis_flower Aug 2023 #45
Booked, then released to opulent accommodations until trial, ahem... lambchopp59 Aug 2023 #46
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