Rep. George Santos' Family's Identity in Bail Case Remains a Mystery
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New York Representative George Santos has appealed a judge's decision to release the names of the people who helped bail him out of federal custody, claiming that they were family members and not political donors. Santos is facing 13 felony counts including money laundering and wire fraud. The House Ethics Committee had requested the names to assess whether the $500,000 bail guarantee violated House ethics rules regarding gifts. Santos's lawyer argued that releasing the individuals' names would subject them to attacks and harassment.
- George Santos Says His Family Helped Bail Him Out. (Just Don't Ask Who.) The New York Times
- George Santos' Family Put Up Bail Money—At Least Partially The Daily Beast
- George Santos says relatives backing his bond may bail if named Business Insider
- Rep. George Santos' family members bailed him out, court filings show Newsday
- George Santos files appeal to keep names of those who helped post $500,000 bond sealed CBS News
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