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Pulido Tape Shows He Said He 'Went to Get' Former Bandmate Out of Jail

The resurfaced remark raises fresh questions about his judgment in a competitive South Texas congressional race.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Bobby Pulido and Frankie Caballero posing together, Image 2 shows Bobby Pulido, singer and candidate for the 15th district of Congress in Texas, smiles while wearing a white cowboy hat and a sparkly blue jacket, Image 3 shows Bobby Pulido playing a red and white accordion on stage with his band
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Overview

  • A translated 2019 Spanish interview published June 12 shows Bobby Pulido saying he “went to get” accordionist Frankie Caballero out of jail.
  • Pulido’s campaign says he did not post Caballero’s bail and that Pulido was not aware Caballero was listed on the sex-offender registry.
  • Hidalgo County court records confirm Caballero was convicted in 2014 of indecent sexual contact with a minor and that he faced earlier arrests including a 1994 sexual-assault case resolved with a personal-recognizance bond.
  • Reporting indicates Pulido continued to perform or tour with Caballero after the 2014 conviction and that Caballero was dismissed by Pulido’s management in 2021 when his criminal history was disclosed.
  • The resurfaced tape has driven renewed media attention and political scrutiny that could affect Pulido’s November challenge to Rep. Monica De La Cruz, with right-leaning outlets prominently amplifying the reporting.