Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat in the state of Georgia.

It is the fourth criminal case brought against him in five months.

According to BBC News, Mr Trump was indicted along with 18 other allies.

He denies all 13 charges against him, which include racketeering and election meddling.

He is the leading Republican candidate for president in 2024 and maintains the charges are politically motivated.

In a 98-page indictment made public late on Monday, prosecutors listed 41 charges against the 19 defendants.

Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis plans to try all 19 accused together and says she will give defendants the opportunity to voluntarily surrender no later than noon on Friday 25th August.