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Congressman George Santos calls case 'witch hunt' as he pleads not guilty to fraud and theft charges

Sky News Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Congressman George Santos calls case 'witch hunt' as he pleads not guilty to fraud and theft chargesUS Republican congressman George Santos described the case against him a "witch hunt" as he pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds.
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News video: Rep. George Santos surrenders to face federal charges in Central Islip

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On Wednesday morning, Congressman George Santos voluntarily turned himself in at the Alfonse M. D’Amato courthouse in Central Islip to confront multiple federal charges.

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George Santos , Will Run for Congress Again. The former House Republican, who was ousted and indicted for fraud, made the announcement on March 7, Politico reports. Santos, who attended President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, took to X to share the news. Santos, who attended President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, took to X to share the news. I just witnessed a weak, frail president deliver spin and lies to the American people from inside the chambers. , George Santos, via X. I have made several personal sacrifices in the name of serving the American people. My promise is that I will never back down because of my love for this country, George Santos, via X. After a lot of prayer and conversation with my friends and family, I have made a very important decision that will shake things up, George Santos, via X. Santos went on to reveal that he will be running in a new district against Rep. Nick LaLota. Santos went on to reveal that he will be running in a new district against Rep. Nick LaLota. Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1. , George Santos, via X. Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1. , George Santos, via X. I look forward to debating him on the issues and on his weak record as a Republican. The fight for our majority is imperative for the survival of the country, George Santos, via X. LaLota issued a statement in response. To raise the standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos, Rep. Nick LaLota, via statement. If finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in, Rep. Nick LaLota, via statement. Santos' trial, in which he faces 23 federal fraud charges, will begin in September

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