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BREAKING: Rep. George Santos Indicted on Federal Charges – What Did He Do?
Red State ^ | 05/09/2023 | Jeff Charles

Posted on 05/09/2023 7:38:04 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is back in the spotlight again after becoming notorious for telling a series of lies when he was running for his seat in 2022. But now, it appears he might be in legal trouble for his questionable behavior.

CNN reported:

Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.

The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims.

The report also notes that Santos “has been under investigation in multiple jurisdictions and by the House Ethics Committee.”

Santos began getting attention last year when many of his claims about his past and career fell under scrutiny. It was revealed that he made several deceptive statements on the campaign trail, including false claims that he is Jewish and that he worked for several high-profile corporations before delving into politics.

In an interview with the New York Post, he appeared to come clean about many of the falsehoods he told. Santos confessed that he had misrepresented his college attendance and employment history at high-profile Wall Street firms. He acknowledged that he never graduated from any college and clarified that he had not directly worked for Goldman Sachs and Citigroup but had conducted business with them through his former employer, Link Bridge.

The lawmaker also addressed accusations of lying about his family history, sexual orientation, and being a deadbeat tenant. Despite the controversy, he expressed determination to serve his two-year term effectively in Congress and deliver on his campaign promises.

Santos also faced scrutiny for falsely claiming to be Jewish on his campaign website. It said that his mother was Jewish and his grandparents escaped the Nazis. He clarified that he is Catholic but explained that his maternal family had a Jewish background, leading him to describe himself as “Jew-ish.”

The lawmaker also confirmed that he had been married to a woman until his divorce in 2017 and asserted that he is now happily married to a man. In addition, Santos admitted to failing to pay rent to a former landlord while citing financial difficulties due to his mother’s medical debt. He also acknowledged lying about owning multiple properties and revealed that he currently lives with his sister but plans to purchase his own place.

However, despite all his shady behavior, Santos maintained that he was not a criminal and denied the allegation that he had a criminal charge in Brazil. He insisted that the controversy would not hinder his effectiveness as a congressman and he would focus on delivering results for the people. Santos clarified that the reported assets in his financial disclosure report were tied to his consulting firm and claimed that all his finances came from the firm.

Senior House Republicans were apparently aware of the inaccuracies in Santos’ resume, and while some considered it a running joke, they believed the voters would address the issues during the election. Democrats have repeatedly called on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to urge Santos to resign, but the Speaker refused. However, depending on the nature of the charges against him, it seems possible that his short political career might be coming to an end.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: 4a; 4thamendment; fourthamendment; fraud; georgesantos; indictment; unconstitutional
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To: Sgt_Schultze

My family worked in the coal mines.
Oops, wrong liar.
I drove an 18 wheeler.
Oops wrong liar.
I had three degrees, was the top student, etc.
Oops wrong liar.

Who’s the most prolific liar? Santos - I don’t think so.


21 posted on 05/09/2023 8:38:45 PM PDT by Rembrandt (-a sure sign a Dem is lying - his lips are moving.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Guilty of winning an election in NY as a Repub.


22 posted on 05/09/2023 8:48:03 PM PDT by bray (Dr Fauxi killed millions)
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To: SeekAndFind

Any Republican politician that gets past the election fraud hurdle, will be removed through impeachment or the court system.


23 posted on 05/09/2023 9:40:38 PM PDT by Angelino97
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To: SeekAndFind

Sounds like a real creep, but not any creepier than several Democrat lawmakers; I say don’t dump him unless they get dumped, too.


24 posted on 05/09/2023 10:30:02 PM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing)Xvg)
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To: SeekAndFind
Only three more and the Democrats can retake the House.

-PJ

25 posted on 05/09/2023 10:42:00 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: SeekAndFind

Well that was fast. The guy hasn’t even been in office for six months, while the FBI has had Hunter’s laptop with criminal evidence on it for four years.


26 posted on 05/09/2023 11:58:20 PM PDT by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: Fiji Hill

I know of a politician, lionized by the Left, who is Jewish and Greek, was raised in a Puerto Rican community and educated in a black church. He drove an eighteen-wheeler and later became a professor at the University of Pennsylvania. His son is a famous artist.


Well played! You got me to laugh.

This Santos guy is a real piece of work but somehow I suspect he is probably more honorable that many who have sat on Capital Hill for years.


27 posted on 05/10/2023 12:06:34 AM PDT by volunbeer (We are living 2nd Thessalonians)
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To: SeekAndFind

“...The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned...”

Not to worry, Feds will think of something...the Union government of the land of the free has about 5,200 crimes on the books and counting. He’s a republican and that’s all they are going after.


28 posted on 05/10/2023 2:28:35 AM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Sgt_Schultze

Pretty sure ALL Politicians could be GUILTY of that!!


29 posted on 05/10/2023 3:08:28 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: Soul of the South

How about Richard “ Da Nang Dick” Blumenthal? Also, the jackwagon who as a 42 year old married a 17 year old.


30 posted on 05/10/2023 4:01:54 AM PDT by nd76
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To: SeekAndFind

And if he was a democrat, it would not be an issue. All swept under the rug, and everything is fine.


31 posted on 05/10/2023 4:10:53 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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To: SeekAndFind
FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors

Yeah because they're all about "integrity"

32 posted on 05/10/2023 4:13:15 AM PDT by Pollard ( >>> The Great Reset is already underway! <<<)
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To: BipolarBob

This isn’t about Santos.

This is about Deep State sending messages to whom it may concern.

If the messages are received and understood, we are screwed.


33 posted on 05/10/2023 4:14:46 AM PDT by mewzilla (We will never restore the republic if we don't first secure the ballot box.)
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To: SeekAndFind
Oh boy, if one can be indicted for lies in mailed literature, how many Democrats ought to be indicted for mail fraud?

Exactly! If they're going to establish this as the new legal standard, then I want it applied evenly to every politician. (It won't be of course)

34 posted on 05/10/2023 4:16:59 AM PDT by Sirius Lee (They intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live and live like you are prepping for eternal life)
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To: Ann Archy

Yes. But the left doesn’t ever consider the turnabout factor when they macerate the law.


35 posted on 05/10/2023 4:45:51 AM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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To: SeekAndFind

Unsaid is Santo’s biggest crime.
He beat a Democrat.


36 posted on 05/10/2023 5:01:36 AM PDT by Tupelo (A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand)
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To: cotton1706

I’m actually surprised it took this long. Putting all his resume lies to one side, it was transparently evident months ago that he had violated federal election law by lying about the source of the $700,000 that he “gave” to his own campaign account insofar as it turned out his income and net worth were miniscule.


37 posted on 05/10/2023 7:12:09 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
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To: SeekAndFind

How quickly justice is served on a republican. But everybody looks the other way when it’s a democrat.


38 posted on 05/10/2023 8:55:18 AM PDT by George J. Jetso
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To: BipolarBob

It appears the charges involve wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to the House of Reps. Saying that’s he’s in trouble for lying is a bit of an understatement


39 posted on 05/10/2023 11:15:52 AM PDT by Kathy in OC
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To: AnthonySoprano

“Business arrangements” doesn’t translate to “drug smuggling.” And if Comer DOES show such a link that still doesn’t take down the Big Guy.

I kept hearing “Biden family” but nothing has been revealed that’d implicate “Biden” himself. I hope if they’ve got the goods they shine a light on it sooner than later.


40 posted on 05/10/2023 12:08:46 PM PDT by Miami Rebel
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