Former U.S. Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft on Monday, admitting to stealing from political donors and lying about his credentials. This plea deal short-circuits the federal fraud case against him, leading to his expulsion from Congress just weeks before the scheduled trial.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December 2023, is set to plead guilty to multiple charges related to campaign finance fraud, credit card misuse, and unemployment benefits fraud. The plea deal comes after months of investigations into Santos’s fabricated resume and allegations of financial impropriety.
Former Congressman George Santos is set to plead guilty to multiple charges related to campaign finance fraud and unemployment benefits, a significant departure from his previous defiance. The plea deal, which still needs judicial approval, comes after two of his former aides pleaded guilty to similar charges. Santos’ case has drawn attention for his historic position as the first openly gay Republican elected to the House and raises questions about campaign finance oversight and ethical conduct in politics.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos has announced his withdrawal from the race for New York’s 1st Congressional District. The announcement comes after months of speculation surrounding his campaign’s lack of progress and legal challenges. Santos had initially planned to run as an independent candidate but has now decided to step aside to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to a Democrat.
Former Representative George Santos (R-N.Y.) has withdrawn his independent bid for Congress, citing a desire to avoid splitting the Republican vote and handing the seat to Democrats. Santos had previously announced a challenge to Republican Rep. Nick Lalota (N.Y.) despite facing federal indictments and being expelled from Congress in December.
Former U.S. Representative George Santos has withdrawn from his bid to return to Congress as an independent candidate in New York’s 1st Congressional District. The announcement came after his campaign reported no fundraising or expenditures in March, raising concerns that it had failed to gain traction. Santos had previously been expelled from the House over allegations of campaign finance violations, falsification of personal and professional history, and other misconduct.
Former Congressman George Santos has announced that he is withdrawing his candidacy for re-election in New York’s 1st Congressional District. Santos made the decision after facing mounting legal troubles, including federal charges of wire fraud, false statements, and aggravated identity theft. He has maintained his innocence but faces a possible prison sentence if convicted.
Former Congressman George Santos has withdrawn his independent candidacy for Congress, citing his desire to avoid a split ticket and handing the election to the Democrats. Santos had intended to challenge Republican New York Rep. Nick LaLota in New York’s 1st Congressional district but decided against it due to concerns over rising antisemitism in the country.
George Santos, the former Republican congressman from New York, has withdrawn from his independent run for the 2024 election. Santos cited a desire to avoid splitting the ticket and potentially aiding the Democrats in retaining control of the House of Representatives. Despite his withdrawal, Santos indicated that he intended to remain active in politics in the future.
George Santos, the former New York Representative who was expelled from the House and is facing federal charges, has announced his withdrawal from the congressional race in New York’s 1st District. Santos cited his desire to avoid splitting the vote and potentially handing the seat to Democrats.
