Santos Appeals Judge’s Decision to Release Names of Family Members Who Posted $500K Bail

Rep. George Santos faces 13 federal charges and was released on bail after family members cosigned on his bond.
Santos is fighting in court to keep the identities of his family members who posted bail secret, citing concerns for their safety.
News organizations argue the public has a right to know who is financing an indicted congressman’s legal defense.
The House Ethics Committee is investigating Santos and has requested information about his bail co-signers.
Santos has refused calls to resign from Congress despite facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted of fraud and other charges.