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Santiago Granted Bail in Balbuena Shooting | Providence News
Twenty-two-year-old Julien Santiago, one of three men charged in the August 25, 2024, fatal shooting of 18-year-old Darmani Balbuena, has been granted bail and released under strict conditions. After a March bail hearing, Santiago was allowed home confinement with electronic monitoring, while his co-defendants remain jailed. The state objected, but Judge Maureen Keough upheld the decision. Santiago must adhere to a 7:30 p.m. curfew, avoid contact with gang members or witnesses, and is restricted from visitors and social media. He also faces another pending assault charge with a separate…
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