Jorge De Castro Font
Jorge Adolfo de Castro-Font (born on 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.
In 2008, De Castro Font was arrested by the FBI and subsequently charged with 21 charges of fraud and conspiracy. As a result, he was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison and 3 years probation.
Read more about Jorge De Castro Font: Early Life and Studies, Career As Representative: 1988-2004, Career As Senator: 2004-2008, Personal Life
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