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Rep. George Santos fights to keep bail sponsors' identities secret.
politics3 years ago

Rep. George Santos fights to keep bail sponsors' identities secret.

Rep. George Santos' attorney has requested the judge overseeing the case to keep the names of the people who put up his $500,000 bond sealed, claiming that they are likely to suffer great distress, lose their jobs, and may suffer physical injury if their identities are revealed. Santos pleaded not guilty to 13 federal charges, including campaign finance and fraud charges, and was released on a $500,000 bond. The freshman congressman has said he will not resign from his seat and plans to seek reelection next year.

Rep. George Santos Refuses to Reveal Bond Cosigners' Identities, Willing to Go to Jail.
politics3 years ago

Rep. George Santos Refuses to Reveal Bond Cosigners' Identities, Willing to Go to Jail.

Rep. George Santos' attorney has requested that the names of the people who put up his $500,000 bond be kept sealed, claiming that they may suffer retaliation if their identities are revealed. Santos was indicted on campaign finance and fraud charges in New York in May. His attorney blamed CNN for the media frenzy that led to one of the suretors backing out. Santos has pleaded not guilty to the charges and plans to seek reelection next year.