McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A judge on Tuesday set bond at $100,000 for McAllen City Commissioner Rodolfo “Rudy” Castillo, who is jailed on federal smuggling and money laundering charges.

After a brief hearing on Tuesday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton set bond at $100,000 — and required Castillo to post the full amount in cash.

“A bond is a bond,” said attorney Rick Salinas of Mission, who represents Castillo. “The only thing I didn’t like was the cash deposit. I hope the family can put it together.”

Tipton set bond for Castillo’s wife, Bertha, at $75,000. She must also pay the full amount in cash.

Castillo and his wife own Oro Ropa Usada, which buys and sells used clothing.

Many businesses in the Rio Grande Valley buy used clothing — which is known as ropa usada —

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