CNN reports:
Prosecutors in Brazil have agreed to a deal with Rep. George Santos in a case in which he is accused of defrauding a Rio de Janeiro area clerk of $1,300 over clothes and shoes in 2008, documents obtained by CNN show.
A petition from Santos’ attorney requesting a deal says Santos would agree to formally confess to the crime and pay damages to the victim, a Rio de Janeiro area clerk, as is required under Brazilian law.
A memo from prosecutors agreeing to the deal last week asked the defense for assurances they have the ability to contact the victim to repay him before the deal is finalized.
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New — George Santos agrees to deal with Brazilian authorities in fraud case. Petition from Santos’ attorney says he would agree to formally confess to the crime and pay damages.
I asked Santos about this – and he walked onto an elevator and didn’t respond https://t.co/MuDdBNjDyS— Manu Raju (@mkraju) March 24, 2023
Proof that there is a conspiracy taking place between corrupt lawyers and unprofessional “journalists”.
I’m getting very close to cleaning my name and reputation very soon. https://t.co/0wZe4aln5A
— George Santos (@Santos4Congress) March 23, 2023