House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, R-Miss., has filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress after a report concluded there is “substantial evidence” Santos violated federal criminal laws. Santos responded to the report, saying he was “deeply disappointed” and will “continue to fight for the truth and justice.” The resolution will now be sent to the full House for consideration, and if approved, Santos would be the first member of Congress to be expelled since the Civil War.
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The House Ethics Committee released a report on Thursday concluding that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) violated federal criminal laws, including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports. The report found a "complex web of unlawful activity" and noted that Santos did not cooperate with the investigation. The Committee is recommending that the results of its probe be referred to the Justice Department for review and potential criminal charges.
Key takeaways: The House Ethics Committee found substantial evidence of misconduct by Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) The report will not include a recommendation of formal…
Samuel Miele, a 27 year old fundraiser for Rep. George Santos' 2022 campaign, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of wire fraud and access device fraud. He admitted to posing as a top aide to then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to raise money for the campaign and enriching himself with 15% commissions on each donation. He also charged credit cards without authorization for contributions to the campaigns and himself. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Five Republican lawmakers from New York have urged their colleagues to vote in favor of a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress, citing it as a "moral" issue. The resolution, which needs the support of two-thirds of voting lawmakers to pass, will be voted on Wednesday night and could determine the future of Rep. Santos in Congress. Additionally, the House will vote to table a GOP resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. over her criticism of Israel.
New York Republicans are introducing a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives due to new federal charges of identity theft, credit card fraud and more. The resolution is being co-sponsored by fellow New York House Republicans and will be introduced on the House floor later this week. The House Ethics Committee is also investigating Santos for alleged violations of House rules, but the outcome of the resolution is still unclear.
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., was hit with 23 additional charges Tuesday, including allegations of identity theft and fraud, according to federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York. The charges allege that Santos and his former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, used individuals' personal credit card information to make unauthorized charges in support of his political campaign and submitted false financial reports to the FEC. If convicted, Santos could face up to 20 years in prison.
Nancy Marks, former campaign treasurer for Republican Rep. George Santos of Long Island, has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, implicating Santos in submitting bogus campaign finance documents. Santos' financial disclosures suggested a massive surge in income with a seven-figure salary and more than one million in the bank, raising questions about the source of his wealth. Marks' plea signals a strong case against Santos, and further investigation is expected to take place.