N.Y. Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges
Federal prosecutors say Santos schemed to defraud campaign donors of their cash when he allegedly used the money to pay for personal expenses, including luxury clothes.
by Brian Mann
May 10, 2023
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Updated May 10, 2023 at 2:31 PM ET
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Republican Rep. George Santos surrendered to federal authorities at a courthouse in suburban Long Island on Wednesday facing 13 counts of criminal wrongdoing.
Federal prosecutors say he allegedly "devised and executed a scheme" aimed at defrauding donors to his 2022 political campaign.
"This indictment seeks to hold Santos accountable for various
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