Fresno restaurateur Bobby Salazar has posted his $1 million bond.

The restaurant owner and salsa maker also hired a private attorney, according to court records.

The big picture: Salazar appeared in court on Monday, which was the deadline to post bail and hire a private attorney after being represented by a public defender. • GV Wire reported that the $1 million bond was secured with property. • Salazar also had his ankle monitor removed after paying the bond.

State of play:Federal prosecutor Robert Veneman-Hughes wrote in a court filing that the government has accepted the bond, although with some doubts. • “While we note some irregularities related to the appraisal of the property, the documents and the proposed bond appear sufficient to comply with the Court’s requirement,” Ven

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