House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House Ethics Committee punts decision to punish George Santos

Raw Story  

After months of investigation, the House Ethics Committee will not recommend punishment against scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos, ABC News reported on Wednesday. "An investigative subcommittee has contacted at least 40 witnesses, reviewed 170,000 pages of documents and authorized more than three dozen subpoenas as part of its investigation into whether Santos 'engaged in unlawful activity' in his 2022 House campaign." According to Chairman Michael Guest, recommending a punishment would have required a "much longer process" and instead "the investigative subcommittee decided that they were going to compile the report, they would release the report. Some New York Republicans are confident the facts laid out in the report will convince more members to expel him, even without an explicit recommendation to do so, with Rep. Nick LaLota, saying, "The substance in the report will drive other members to get to yes."

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George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee
1 month ago

George Santos calls 'BS' on ‘salacious’ House ethics committee

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Disgraced and ousted former Long Island Rep. George Santos had some choice words for the House Ethics Committee hours after it deadlocked on whether to release an investigative report into his onetime Republican colleague, ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz. The moment came Wednesday after Santos was asked his opinions on the unfolding situation surrounding Gaetz’s nomination to lead the Justice …

Former congressman George Santos expected to take plea deal in campaign fraud case
4 months ago

Former congressman George Santos expected to take plea deal in campaign fraud case

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Santos, the former Republican congressman ousted amid a series …

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday
4 months, 1 week ago

Former congressman George Santos expected to plead guilty to charges related to campaign fraud Monday

CNN  

CNN — Former New York Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent activity during his 2022 midterm campaign, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal. Santos, who was expelled from the House last year, previously pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including allegations of fraud related to Covid-19 unemployment benefits, …

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion
1 year ago

George Santos unwittingly trolls Bob Mendendez on Cameo after House expulsion

The Independent  

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Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?
1 year ago

Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling Santos. Will it help them keep the majority?

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. The strategy of association was evident as Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York castigated Republicans in comments leading up to Santos’ expulsion on Friday. “And then, when the information exploded into the public domain, continue to coddle George Santos and play footsie with him for the better part of …

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from congress after super-majority vote in US House of Representatives

ABC  

Just before his fate was sealed by a history-making vote in the US congress, George Santos found himself at the centre of another shocking allegation. Key points: George Santos has been expelled from the US congress The House of Representatives voted 311-114 to remove him It follows an ethics committee report that said he stole campaign funds Fellow Republican Max …

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues
1 year ago

George Santos’ potential replacement also has financial ethics issues

Raw Story  

The U.S. House of Representatives has formally expelled Rep. George Santos because of numerous alleged financial fraud and crimes and numerous congressional ethics violations. RELATED ARTICLE: George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote In May 2022, Suozzi disclosed several weeks past a federal deadline 10 stock trades in companies such as auto manufacturer General Motors, technology company NVIDIA Corporation and aerospace …

George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote
1 year ago

George Santos expelled in overwhelming vote

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos has been expelled from the House of Representatives in an overwhelming vote with more than 300 members voting to give him the boot. In the end, the vote wasn't close, as 311 members voted in favor of Santos' expulsion, 21 more than the 290 votes needed to reach the two-thirds majority threshold. Santos came under fire shortly …

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next
1 year ago

George Santos expelled from the House. Here's what's next

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York after a blistering ethics report on his conduct heightened lawmakers’ concerns about the scandal-plagued freshman. AP AUDIO: The House expels Republican Rep. George Santos of New York following a blistering ethics report AP correspondent Jake Offenhartz reports next year Santos will be on trial …

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent
1 year ago

GOP Rep. George Santos refuses to resign and warns his expulsion from Congress would set a precedent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In his closing arguments for remaining a member of the House, a defiant Rep. George Santos depicted himself as a victim of a smear campaign by some of his colleagues and made clear that he would not resign before a vote Friday on whether he should be expelled. While Santos survived two earlier expulsion efforts, a critical House …

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'
1 year ago

Meet the Republicans who will mourn George Santos: ‘He's got a hell of a personality'

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – Rep. George Santos – pathological liar turned pay-to-play politician, if federal prosecutors are to be believed – has treated the nation’s capital as his political playpen since becoming a congressman in January. “I’ve put out a number of public statements throughout this process, I don’t have any update for you,” Rep. Elise Stefanik – the number four Republican …

Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns
1 year ago

Lawmakers can ‘vote their conscience’ on expelling Santos, House speaker says, but he has concerns

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson expressed reservations Wednesday about expelling Rep. George Santos from the House this week, but said he and other GOP leaders will not push colleagues to oppose removing the New York Republican from office. Support for ousting Santos has grown after a monthslong investigation by the House Ethics Committee found that Santos “sought to fraudulently exploit …

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week
1 year ago

George Santos Might Actually Get Booted From Congress This Week

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The question of whether the serial fabricator Rep. George Santos should be expelled from the House will once again be put to its members after a Democratic lawmaker moved to force a vote. Santos survived two earlier attempts to remove him from office this year — once in May, when members voted to refer the matter to …

Opinion: George Santos deserves to be expelled. Bob Menendez’ time is coming
1 year ago

Opinion: George Santos deserves to be expelled. Bob Menendez’ time is coming

LA Times  

Rep. George Santos, the cartoonish New York Republican, compulsive liar, alleged fraudster and Ferragamo-fancying Botox buff, said on Monday that he won’t resign. Next it will be the Senate’s turn: Sen. Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat who allegedly fancied gold bars and bundled cash for his abuses of office, should be sanctioned too. And Santos has had due process …

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos
1 year ago

The House has no more options but to expel George Santos

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The first time came when Reps …

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms
1 year ago

Rep. George Santos says he expects to be kicked out of Congress as expulsion vote looms

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rep. George Santos said he expects to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by the New York Republican. Santos has said he expected to be expelled from Congress following a scathing report by the House Ethics Committee that found substantial evidence of lawbreaking by …

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos top aide quits as expulsion calls grow over ethics report

The Independent  

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Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics chairman launches a new bid to expel George Santos after a withering report on his conduct

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Ethics Committee announced Friday he has filed a resolution to force a vote on expelling Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress, one day after the committee issued a withering report detailing substantial evidence that Santos converted campaign donations for his own personal use. Santos easily survived an expulsion vote earlier this month as …

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos laments his ‘year from hell’ after ethics report release

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy George Santos has complained that he has suffered a “year …

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes
1 year, 1 month ago

Damning House ethics report details 'substantial evidence' of George Santos crimes

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos has been referred to the Justice Department for criminal investigation by the House Ethics Committee in a blistering final report released on Thursday. "The ISC determined there was substantial evidence of violations of federal law, House Rules, and other applicable standards related to many of the allegations charged in the indictment, and substantial evidence of additional …

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after a scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a monthslong investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House …

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora
1 year, 1 month ago

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora

NPR  

Ethics report finds Santos used campaign funds to pay for OnlyFans, Botox, Sephora Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefan Jeremiah/AP Stefan Jeremiah/AP New York Republican Rep. George Santos, who represents parts of Long Island and Queens, announced today he's dropping his bid for a second term after a House ethics report blasted him for criminal activity and lying to voters. …

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking

LA Times  

The House Ethics Committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department, concluding flatly that he “cannot be trusted” after a months-long investigation into his conduct. “Representative Santos sought to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for …

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report
1 year, 1 month ago

Rep. George Santos survives effort to expel him from the House. But he still faces an ethics report

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos easily survived a vote Wednesday to expel him from the House as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House Ethics Committee investigation proceed. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., said he believes in due process, but also thinks Santos misrepresented himself to New York voters and they …

House ethics panel announces it has built mountain of evidence against George Santos
1 year, 1 month ago

House ethics panel announces it has built mountain of evidence against George Santos

Raw Story  

The House Ethics Committee released a statement Tuesday saying it had gathered a mountain of evidence in its investigation of Rep. George Santos — and it expected to announce its next steps on or before Nov. 17. Several New York Republicans launched a push to try to throw Santos out of his Long Island seat before the 2024 election. Only …

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York
1 year, 1 month ago

George Santos pleads not guilty to new fraud charges in New York

Associated Press  

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty Friday to revised charges accusing him of several frauds, including making tens of thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges on credit cards belonging to some of his campaign donors. Santos previously pleaded not guilty to other charges, first filed in May, accusing him of lying to Congress about his …

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

George Santos threatens to ruin Republicans who vote to expel him from Congress

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos, who has refused to resign from Congress amid a second round of federal indictments, took to X on Wednesday to attack the handful of Republicans who introduced a resolution to expel him from the House of Representatives — and warn that he could ruin their careers over it. "I look very much forward to seeing the anti …

GOP's George Santos hit with a 23-count superseding indictment
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP's George Santos hit with a 23-count superseding indictment

Raw Story  

Rep. George Santos was charged by the Department of Justice on Tuesday in a sprawling 23-count superseding indictment. According to the court filing, prosecutors say Santos led “a fraudulent scheme to steal the personal identity and financial information of contributors to his campaign." U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said, "Santos is charged with stealing people’s identities and making charges on his …

'Most people lie': George Santos blames 'insecurities' for his fictitious resume
1 year, 4 months ago

'Most people lie': George Santos blames 'insecurities' for his fictitious resume

Raw Story  

Embattled Rep. George Santos has no plans to resign despite a mountain of scandals surrounding his fabulism and federal fraud indictments — because, in his view, everyone basically tells the same lies on their resume as he did. In the interview, Santos claimed voters would have elected him to his Long Island congressional district even if he had not made …

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising
1 year, 5 months ago

US Rep. George Santos repays himself $85K raised from lackluster reelection fundraising

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. NEW YORK — Embattled freshman U.S. Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York charged with a host of financial crimes, including embezzling money from his campaign, withdrew $85,000 from his campaign to help repay hundreds of thousands of dollars he loaned himself to get elected in 2022. Congressional campaign …

Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican’s deputy
1 year, 6 months ago

Aide fired by George Santos says he got his job after sending money to Republican’s deputy

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A man who briefly worked as an aide to U.S. Rep. George Santos says he got his job after sending a series of payments to one of the Republican’s top deputies. Derek Myers, 31, told staff of the House’s ethics subcommittee during an interview Wednesday that while he was trying to get a job in Santos’ congressional …

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee
1 year, 7 months ago

Effort to expel Santos falters as Republicans vote to send measure to Ethics Committee

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A resolution to expel Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., from Congress was referred to the House Ethics Committee on Wednesday as Republicans successfully sidestepped an effort to force them into a vote that could have narrowed their already slim four-seat majority. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy chose the third option, much to the chagrin of Democrats who described it as …

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote
1 year, 7 months ago

George Santos expulsion coming before House as Democrats force vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats took steps Tuesday to force a vote on expelling New York Rep. George Santos from Congress, an effort that is expected to be defeated but puts Republicans in the uncomfortable position of taking a stand on an indicted colleague. Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution in February to expel Santos, something the House has …

Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step
1 year, 7 months ago

Expel George Santos? GOP leaders aren’t ready to take that step

LA Times  

Republican U.S. Rep. George Santos is surrounded by reporters as he leaves the federal courthouse in Central Islip, N.Y., on Wednesday. Protecting a narrow, four-vote majority, Republican leaders in the House are making clear they intend to let the legal process play out with New York’s Rep. George Santos before they take steps to force his resignation or expel him. …

Here are the 13 counts New York Rep. George Santos faces
1 year, 7 months ago

Here are the 13 counts New York Rep. George Santos faces

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A 13-count federal indictment unsealed Wednesday in New York accuses U.S. Rep. George Santos of embezzling money from his campaign, falsely receiving unemployment funds and lying to Congress about his finances. Potential sentence: Although the indictment does not include possible sentences, U.S. statutes say each wire fraud count carries a maximum 20-year prison term. ___ COUNTS 10-11: …

Kevin McCarthy 'standing by' George Santos amid felony charges: 'Let's see what the outcome is'
1 year, 7 months ago

Kevin McCarthy 'standing by' George Santos amid felony charges: 'Let's see what the outcome is'

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos got slapped with 13 different criminal charges on Wednesday, including multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering. CNN's Haley Talbot reports that McCarthy is "standing by" Santos amid his multicount criminal indictment, and he said that he wanted to let the legal process play out before decided whether Santos should lose his congressional seat. RELATED: …

George Santos hit with 13 criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering
1 year, 7 months ago

George Santos hit with 13 criminal charges including wire fraud and money laundering

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos on Wednesday got slapped with 13 different criminal charges including counts of wire fraud and money laundering. The New York Times reports that Santos surrendered himself to law enforcement officials on Wednesday morning and that he is expected to make an appearance in court, where he will be arraigned on seven counts of wire fraud, three …

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges, AP sources say
1 year, 7 months ago

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charges, AP sources say

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The “mountain of lies” Santos propagated during the campaign about his life story and qualifications, the center said, should …

US legislator George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering
1 year, 7 months ago

US legislator George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering

Al Jazeera  

United States Representative George Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume. A 13-count indictment, unsealed on Wednesday, charged Santos, 34, with defrauding prospective political supporters by laundering funds to pay …

The House’s Four Options for Punishing George Santos
1 year, 9 months ago

The House’s Four Options for Punishing George Santos

Slate  

George Santos, the infamous scheming Republican, is officially under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, which will scrutinize the New York congressman’s background, his campaign finances, and the many lies he’s admitted to—threatening him with a range of potential punishments. * “The leadership should be working to try and get this guy to resign so that the committee doesn’t have …

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel
1 year, 9 months ago

Rep. George Santos under investigation by House Ethics panel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos, the New York congressman whose lies and embellishments about his resume and personal life have drawn deep scrutiny. It seeks to determine whether Santos “may have engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign” among other actions, the …

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos Faces Expulsion Push From Colleagues

Huff Post  

Constituents from the district of Rep. George Santos hold signs during a Feb. 7 news conference outside the U.S. Capitol calling on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to expel Santos. Mariam Zuhaib via Associated Press A group of House Democrats are ratcheting up the pressure on their colleagues to remove embattled Rep. George Santos from Congress, amid calls from lawmakers on …

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos officially under investigation from House Ethics Committee

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos is now facing yet another investigation. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed to CNN's Manu Raju on Tuesday that the House Committee on Ethics has launched a formal inquiry into Santos, who is facing a massive array of scandals that include allegedly sexually harassing an aide, stealing money from a disabled veteran that was intended to care …

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer
1 year, 10 months ago

Rep. George Santos Now Accused Of Sexually Harassing A Prospective Staffer

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former prospective staffer to Rep. George Santos has accused him of sexual harassment and committing a House ethics violation, saying Santos inappropriately touched him in his office and rescinded a job offer when the man rebuffed him. Derek Myers announced Friday that he has filed complaints with U.S. Capitol Police and the House ethics committee against …

George Santos denies 'comical' sexual harassment accusations
1 year, 10 months ago

George Santos denies 'comical' sexual harassment accusations

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos got hit with yet another allegation of misconduct when a former aide accused him of sexual harassment. CNN's Manu Raju reports on Twitter that Santos on Monday denied the latest allegations in an interview with fellow CNN reporter Kit Maher. Late on Friday afternoon, former Santos aide Derek Myers published allegations regarding the brief time he …

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues
1 year, 10 months ago

Santos steps down from House panels amid ethics issues

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. George Santos of New York announced Tuesday he is temporarily stepping down from his two congressional committees, a move that comes amid a host of ethics issues and a day after he met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. “The hypocrisy just grabs you by the throat,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. “This is a Republican speaker …

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are
1 year, 11 months ago

Lawmakers Introduce SANTOS Act To Punish Candidates Who Lie About Who They Are

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Less than a week into his tenure in the House, Rep. George Santos already has legislation named after him: The SANTOS Act, which punishes congressional candidates who willfully lie to voters about who they actually are. The bill from Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman come amid a steady stream of bombshell revelations showing that Santos …

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie
1 year, 11 months ago

Republicans in George Santos' home district expose another lie

Raw Story  

The Nassau County Republican Party on Wednesday called for the resignation of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., for lying about his personal life and questions surrounding his finances. Nassau County GOP Chairman Joseph G. Cairo at a Long Island news conference said that Santos' campaign was made up "of deceit, lies and fabrication," and accused him of deceiving voters. Rep. Anthony …

Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit
1 year, 11 months ago

Local NY Republicans call on disgraced Congressman Santos to quit

Al Jazeera  

Pressure grows on newly elected US Republican George Santos, who fabricated large parts of his resume and personal history. Local Republican leaders in New York have called on disgraced United States Congressman George Santos to resign immediately, amid revelations that the newly elected lawmaker fabricated parts of his biography, as well as speculation about his campaign conduct and finances. Joseph …

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