Jorge de Castro Font
Jorge Adolfo de Castro-Font (born September 10, 1963) is a former Puerto Rican senator and former member of the House of Representatives. Originally, he was a member of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) but became an independent representative in 2001 after inner disputes with his party. In 2002, he became a member of the New Progressive Party (PNP) and was elected Senator in 2004 and 2008, despite inner struggles within the party and legal issues.
Jorge de Castro Font | |
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| Member of the Senate of Puerto Rico | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Member of the Puerto Rico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1988–2004 | |
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| Born | Jorge Adolfo de Castro Font September 10, 1963 |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
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| Alma mater | Universidad del Sagrado Corazón |
In 2008, De Castro Font was arrested by the FBI and subsequently charged with 21 counts of fraud and conspiracy. As a result, he was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison and 3 years probation.
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