Rep. George Santos charged by DOJ in federal probe, expected to appear in court this week – By Bradford Betz , Marta Dhanis , Jake Gibson (FOX News) / May 9, 2023
Santos flipped New York’s 3rd Congressional District for Republicans last year partly by selling an inspirational personal backstory that he later admitted was largely fictitious
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been hit with federal charges in the Eastern District of New York, sources tell Fox News.
Santos, who is the subject of a House Ethics Committee investigation, is expected to appear at EDNY Central Islip Wednesday afternoon for his first appearance.
The charges come after the scandal-plagued congressman last month announced his candidacy for re-election.
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