Judge Hides the Identities of who Paid Santos Bail.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

A judge overseeing the federal criminal case against Rep. George Santos of New York held a secret hearing with the three people on the hook for his $500,000 bond and went to extraordinary lengths to keep their identities secret, according to a new court filing.

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...and mysteriously enough, a new yacht appeared in the Judge's marina,
and a new swimming pool at the house...

#1 | Posted by earthmuse at 2023-05-25 11:41 AM | Reply

such a corrupt Republic we have...

#2 | Posted by earthmuse at 2023-05-25 11:41 AM | Reply

Personally, as criminal defense attorney, I fully agree with the judge's decision. The public has ZERO right to know an individuals source of bail so long as it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of both a judge and the prosecution that it is a legal source. That information has never traditionally been deemed to be information the general public is entitled to. Just as they are not automatically entitled to the names and identities of jurors in a trial.

#3 | Posted by moder8 at 2023-05-25 12:00 PM | Reply

#4 | Posted by moder8 at 2023-05-25 12:00 PM | Reply

I disagree whole-heartedly.

#5 | Posted by earthmuse at 2023-05-25 02:20 PM | Reply

I understand the judge's reasoning, we already see MTG's, Boebert's, and Gaetz's names in the news enough as it is...

#6 | Posted by bartimus at 2023-05-25 04:25 PM | Reply

BARTIMUS

"we already see MTG's, Boebert's, and Gaetz's names in the news enough as it is..."

LOL ~ Very clever.

#7 | Posted by Twinpac at 2023-05-25 05:43 PM | Reply

Was it the new york times?

#8 | Posted by Tor at 2023-05-25 07:54 PM | Reply

Of course, why should Kevin be able to hide his bameneeds a criminal's vote to remain Spraker? McCarthy have to reveal his own name just because he needa a criminal's vote to remain Soeaker? And, just what is this principle that justifies the secrecy? There should be nothing sbout our elected representatives that we, as citizens, are not allowed to know, especially who bails them out of jail. That is information we need to know.

#9 | Posted by danni at 2023-05-25 08:47 PM | Reply

That is information we need to know.

Danni,

As much as you and I disagree, I must side with Moder8 on this point. You are saying that just because of your hatred of Santos. But you are delving into a citizens private matters. Whatever way he got bail or property he put up, that's his. No, you dont need to know who put him up on bond.

#10 | Posted by boaz at 2023-05-26 08:00 AM | Reply

I agree with Moder8 as well. The trial is what serves the public good. Bail is just supposed to ensure that you show up for trial. As long as the judge has assured himself that Santos will show up, then the purpose is served. I don't see any legal reason that the public needs to know.

Though, if Santos skips bail and flees... THEN it seems to me like the public SHOULD know who posted bail.

#11 | Posted by gtbritishskull at 2023-05-26 12:35 PM | Reply