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Bobby Salazar surrendered his passport to enable his release from detention: Paperwork

Court records unveil that Bobby Salazar relinquished his US passport as a pledge of a $1 million bail to gain his freedom from detention.

Bobby Salazar submitted his passport to facilitate his discharge from imprisonment: Paperwork
Bobby Salazar submitted his passport to facilitate his discharge from imprisonment: Paperwork

Bobby Salazar surrendered his passport to enable his release from detention: Paperwork

Bobby Salazar, a well-known Valley restaurant owner, is facing more legal troubles after being hit with two additional arson-related felonies and new firearms charges.

Last year, Salazar's namesake restaurant on Blackstone in central Fresno was engulfed in flames, resulting in a significant insurance payout of nearly $1 million. The incident has now led to the current legal predicament.

Salazar pleaded not guilty before a federal judge last week, asserting his innocence in the arson and firearms charges he now faces. He is also accused of hiring a local motorcycle club member to torch his restaurant.

The exact details of his court proceedings are not entirely clear, as the name of his lawyer is not currently available in search results. However, the next court hearing for Salazar is scheduled for September 11.

In an unusual turn of events, Salazar handed over his US passport as part of a $1 million bond to secure his release from jail. Action News was present when Salazar walked out of the Fresno County Jail, marking the latest development in this ongoing saga.

As the case unfolds, the community awaits the outcome of the legal proceedings, hoping for a resolution that brings clarity to the events that transpired last year.

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