The FBI is investigating a claim by Navy veteran Richard Osthoff that Rep. George Santos misused funds from an online fundraising campaign intended to cover lifesaving surgery for Osthoff's service dog. Osthoff has provided the FBI with text messages and other records related to the campaign, and the US Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York is leading the investigation. Santos has not responded to questions about the matter, and the FBI has yet to comment.
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Disabled veteran Richard Osthoff has accused newly-elected Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) of stealing $3,000 meant to pay for life-saving surgery for his service dog. Osthoff has provided evidence that Santos was in contact with him and was aware of the situation, and the case has been referred to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for further investigation. Osthoff has started a new GoFundMe page to help cover the costs of Sapphire's surgery, and has raised over $2,000 so far.
Navy veteran Richard Osthoff has accused newly elected Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) of fraudulently raising funds for his service dog's lifesaving surgery and then disappearing with the money. Osthoff believes access to the $3,000 donation pot would have saved his dog's life, and veterans and animal rights activists are now calling for an investigation and demanding that Rep. Santos be held accountable for his actions.