CNN reports:
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.
The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims.
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Jake Tapper: "Republican Congressman George Santos of New York is now facing criminal charges…federal prosecutors have filed charges against the New York freshman…He's expected to appear in court as soon as tomorrow." pic.twitter.com/DNsaZooMs2
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McCarthy says he'll "look at the charges" when asked about reporting that DoJ has charged Rep. George Santos
— Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) May 9, 2023
BREAKING news from @MarkMorales51 & @evanperez: Rep. George Santos has been charged by Justice Department in federal probe.
Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York's eastern district. https://t.co/AriY9kHfuY
— Melanie Zanona (@MZanona) May 9, 2023