Prosecutors say the 39-year-old organised and led the Proud Boys’ assault from afar,inspiring followers with his charisma and penchant for propaganda.
“If we don’t have a peaceful transfer of power in this country,we don’t have anything,” said US District Judge Timothy Kelly.
From “A Clockwork Orange” to “Full Metal Jacket” to prisoner number P01135809 of Fulton County Jail in Georgia,the stare has recognisable characteristics.
Trump’s surrender comes after several of his 18 alleged co-conspirators also turned themselves in,including Rudy Giuliani,John Eastman and Sidney Powell.
The former New York mayor was indicted last week,along with former president Donald Trump and 17 others.
“I am here today to surrender to an indictment that should never have been brought,” lawyer John Eastman said at court.
Trump’s bond has been set and the former president is also prohibited from communicating “in any way,directly or indirectly” about the facts of the case.
The charges in Georgia under anti-organised crime laws carry a penalty of between five and 20 years in prison. Crucially for Trump,they are also unpardonable.
Two weeks after Donald Trump pleaded not guilty in a Washington court over his role in trying to overthrow the results of the 2020 election,an Atlanta grand jury has laid more charges.
Trump is due to appear in court on Friday morning after being charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 US election result. Follow our rolling coverage.
The case aims to hold Trump responsible for his efforts to remain in power during the weeks between his election loss and the attack on the US Capitol.