Notoriously lenient Manhattan judge sets low bail for alleged drug dealers with $1.1 million worth of narcotics
NEW YORK, NY – Two alleged drug dealers in Hell’s Kitchen were given unusually low bail amounts by a Manhattan judge known for her leniency. Law enforcement officials and sources reveal that prosecutors had requested a bail of $1 million each for Sergio J. Betancourt Peralta, a Mexican immigrant, and Jovanny Salas, a Colorado resident. However, Judge Valentina Morales reduced their bail to just $75,000 each, despite concerns about flight risks and the serious nature of their charges. This leniency from Judge Morales has raised questions about her approach to criminal cases. Previously, she has … Read more