Rep. George Santos' father and his aunt posted his $500,000 bond last month that allowed him to be released from federal custody.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.A retired painter and construction worker and a United States postal worker served as guarantors of the $500,000 bond that allowed Rep. George Santos to be released from federal custody last month pending his next court date on 13 criminal charges.
His attorney, Joseph Murray, argued that the “media frenzy” surrounding the case was intimidating the guarantors. That order also stipulated that Santos, who represents the 3rd district of Long Island — including eastern Queens and parts of the north shore of Long Island — could move to modify the conditions of his release if the suretors opted to withdraw their names.count indictment in federal court on Long Island. He faces charges of money laundering, theft of public funds and wire fraud.
Shortly after, several media organizations including The New York Times filed motions seeking records that would reveal the identity of the bond suretors, citing the right to access judicial records and the First Amendment.
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