Former Republican Congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison on Friday for a sweeping array of crimes, including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and stealing from elderly campaign donors— crimes that prosecutors say he committed with “callous disregard” and “unrestrained greed.” U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert …
Read More »Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for George Santos Amid Unrepentant Social Media Posts
Federal prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence of over seven years for disgraced former Congressman George Santos, R-N.Y., citing his elaborate campaign fraud scheme and recent social media posts that they argue show a lack of remorse. Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, pleaded guilty last year …
Read More »George Santos Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charges, Faces Over Six Years in Prison
Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded guilty on Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, abruptly concluding the federal fraud case that had led to his expulsion from Congress just weeks before it was set to go to trial. The plea marks a significant downfall for the 36-year-old former …
Read More »Former Rep. George Santos Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Fraud Case
Jimmy Williams Former Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, is expected to plead guilty to multiple charges in his federal fraud case during a court hearing scheduled for Monday on Long Island, according to a person familiar with the matter. Santos has been facing a series of financial …
Read More »Tom Suozzi Emerges Victorious in New York’s 3rd District Special Election
Jimmy Williams Democrat Tom Suozzi has secured victory in the special election for New York’s 3rd Congressional District, filling the void left by former GOP Representative George Santos. This outcome not only trims the Republicans’ slim majority in the House but also carries potential implications for Democrats navigating immigration and …
Read More »New York Republican George Santos Expelled By House In Bipartisan Vote
Jennifer Shutt New York Republican George Santos on Friday became the sixth lawmaker in history and the first member of the GOP to be expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives. The 311-114 bipartisan vote, which required two-thirds support, followed months of scandal that culminated in a federal criminal indictment …
Read More »Second Vote for Expulsion Looms for Indicted Rep. George Santos
In a rare move, a House Democrat, Rep. Robert Garcia of California, has initiated proceedings to force a second vote for the expulsion of indicted Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York. Santos, who previously survived an expulsion vote on November 1, faces renewed efforts after a scathing Ethics …
Read More »House Speaker Johnson Won’t Say If Congress Will Vote On George Santos Removal
Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Visiting Sarasota on Monday, U. S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said that “it remains to be seen” whether there will be an upcoming vote to remove New York Republican Congressman George Santos from office. In a question posed by the Florida Phoenix to Johnson on Santos’ …
Read More »Santos Faces Expulsion Following Damning Ethics Committee Report
The House Ethics Committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. Michael Guest of Mississippi, has taken a significant step by filing a resolution seeking the expulsion of GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress. This move follows the release of a scathing report by the Ethics Committee, accusing Santos of extensive wrongdoing. The resolution …
Read More »Embattled Rep. George Santos Won’t Seek Reelection in 2024 Amid Ethics Scandal
Amidst the fallout of a damning report by the House Ethics Committee, Rep. George Santos from New York has announced that he will not seek reelection in 2024. The scathing report found “substantial evidence” that Santos “violated federal criminal laws,” including the misuse of campaign funds for personal purposes …
Read More »Vote To Expel Santos Fails In House
Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican who has been indicted on federal fraud charges and admitted to lying about his background, narrowly survived an effort to expel him from the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote on Wednesday. The expulsion resolution, led by his fellow New York Republicans, …
Read More »Rep. Santos Faces Additional Federal Charges in Updated Indictment
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have issued an updated indictment against Rep. George Santos, adding ten new federal charges to the initial 13 counts he faced. The Long Island Republican now faces a total of 23 charges, reflecting the ongoing investigation into his alleged fraudulent activities. According to prosecutors, Santos is …
Read More »George Santos Aide Indicted For Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
Samuel Miele, a campaign fundraiser associated with Rep. George Santos, has been indicted on federal charges in New York for allegedly impersonating a top aide to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while seeking donations for Santos’ campaign. The indictment, which was unsealed on Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the …
Read More »Democratic Attempt To Expel Santos From U.S. House Handed Over To Ethics Panel
Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder The U.S. House on Wednesday agreed on a motion to refer to the Ethics Committee a Democratic-sponsored resolution to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress. The motion led by Republicans was approved 221-204, with seven Democrats voting present. The expulsion resolution introduced by freshman California …
Read More »Rep. George Santos Indicted On 13 Federal Charges
New York Republican Rep. George Santos has been indicted on 13 federal charges in New York that include wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and false statements to the House of Representatives. U.S. Attorney Breon Peace announced the charges Wednesday and released an unsealed grand jury indictment from …
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