The names of the bail signatories Rep. George Santos has desperately tried to keep a secret must see the light of day, a judge ruled Tuesday. Santosâ lawyer Joseph Murray has begged the judge to keep the names under wraps and said Monday the serial fabulist would rather face time behind bars than reveal the identities of his three mystery payers, who covered the $500,000 bond in his fraud case involving 13 criminal chargesâall of which he pleaded not guilty to. Murray expressed concern over the âmedia frenzyâ surrounding the case and fears for the âhealth, safety and well beingâ of the bond guarantors, according to a court filing. The judge has given Santos until Friday to appeal the decision and will keep the names under seal in the meantime. The Hill has reached out to Murray and Santosâ congressional office for comment.
