Rep. George Santos Refuses to Reveal Identities of Bond Cosigners, Risking Jail Time.
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Rep. George Santos' lawyer has urged a judge to deny a request by news outlets to unseal the names of his bond suretors, suggesting they could "suffer great distress," including possible job losses and physical harm, if they're identified publicly. Santos' lawyer said he, Santos and Santos' staff have been receiving threatening and harassing calls and messages, including death threats. Santos pleaded not guilty on May 10 to a 13-count indictment.
- Lawyer says Rep. George Santos would go to jail to keep identities of bond cosigners secret The Associated Press
- Santos faces court deadline regarding the 3 people who secured his $500K bail CBS News
- George Santos Says Naming 3 People Behind $500000 Bond Endangers Them Bloomberg
- George Santos asks judge to keep sealed names of bail sponsors The Hill
- Lawyer: George Santos would rather go to jail than reveal names of people who secured his bail New York Daily News
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