Andy Santana Zamora, the treasurer of the Miami-Dade mayoral campaign of Cuban influencer Alexander Otaola, appeared today in a bail court for the crime of illegal sexual activity with a minor, and could be released at any moment.
The accused, who worked as the treasurer for the influencer in his county mayoral campaign, was arrested on Thursday for alleged illegal sexual activity with a minor.
This Friday, he appeared in court, where the charges were read to him and the possibility of his release on bail would be analyzed, according to journalist Javier Díaz.
Santana faces a serious accusation from a minor who went to the police and reported that they had a relationship with him.
If found guilty, he could face a sentence of up to 15 years in prison and a fine of 10,000 dollars.
The age of consent in Florida is 18 years old, which means that any sexual activity with someone under that age is considered illegal.
The violation of this law may result in a second-degree felony charge, according to the law firm Leppard Law.
"Today we woke up to a sadly embarrassing piece of news for me and my work team: the arrest of the campaign treasurer, who is under investigation for a truly reprehensible charge," Otaola said on his social media.
"I want to make it clear, without a doubt, that I have no control over the private lives of my employees, and although I appreciate them very much, I strongly disapprove of any illegal or morally questionable acts. Each person will have to face the responsibility of their own actions and prove their innocence," said the influencer on Facebook.
According to Otaola, the arrest of his treasurer is being used on social media and in the press to "discredit my reputation and my work, trying to undermine the credibility of my complaints and my political activism."
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