Former President Donald Trump has been ordered to remain free on bail ahead of his trial for alleged election-related crimes in Georgia.
The court order, issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, set a total bond of $200,000 for 13 counts, including racketeering, criminal conspiracy, and false statements.
McAfee's order also includes some restrictions on Trump's activities, such as prohibiting him from contacting co-defendants or witnesses in the case, or making public statements about the case.
Trump's co-defendants include former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, “coup memo” author John Eastman, and Trump attorneys Kenneth Chesebro and “Kraken” lawyer Sidney Powell.
The charges against Trump and his co-defendants stem from an investigation into Trump's attempts to pressure Georgia officials to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Prosecutors allege that Trump and his allies engaged in a "coordinated effort to unlawfully interfere with the lawful administration of the 2020 general election in Georgia.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has called the investigation a "witch hunt." He has also vowed to "fight like hell" to clear his name.
The trial is expected to be a major test of Trump's legal and political standing. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
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