Rep. George Santos Fights to Keep Bail Contributors' Identities Private
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican facing 13 federal charges, is fighting to keep secret the names of individuals who backed his $500,000 jail bond, arguing that revealing their identities could put them at risk of "attacks and harassment." A group of news organizations, including NPR, has asked the court to reverse the decision, arguing that transparency serves the public interest. Critics say it's also unclear how Santos funded his congressional campaign and how he spent that money.