NY Rep. George Santos Criminally Charged By Federal Prosecutors, Report Says
Updated story: George Santos Now In Custody, Facing 13 Federal Counts
Embattled New York Congressman George Santos has been charged with at least one federal crime, CNN reports.
The Republican lawmaker, whose 3rd District represents parts of Nassau County and Queens, is expected to be arraigned on the sealed charge or charges in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, May 10, according to the outlet, which cited three sources familiar with the matter.
It was not immediately clear what crime or crimes Santos, age 34, is being accused of, but the federal probe is believed to center around ca…
NY Rep. Santos Hid Donation Sources, Spent Campaign Cash On Personal Expenses: Complaint
New York Congressman George Santos - already the subject of local, state, federal, and international investigations after admitting that he lied about his background on the campaign trail - is now facing a formal ethics complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), CBS News reports.
A civil complaint filed Monday, Jan. 9, by the nonprofit Campaign Legal Center accuses Santos, a Republican representing the 3rd District on Long Island’s North Shore and parts of Queens, of illegally using campaign funds for personal expenses, according to the outlet.
The complaint also accu…
