Five Takeaways from New York's Special Election to Replace George Santos
Democratic former congressman Tom Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip in a special election, thinning the House GOP majority and previewing 2024 tactics.
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"Rep. George Santos Indicted on 23-Count Superseding Indictment for Conspiracy, Wire Fraud, and More"
U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has been charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and other offenses in a 23-count superseding indictment. The charges include stealing people's identities, making unauthorized charges on donors' credit cards, and lying to the Federal Election Commission. Santos allegedly inflated his campaign's reported receipts and submitted false reports to the FEC to mislead officials and the public. The indictment also alleges that Santos participated in multiple fraudulent schemes. His treasurer, Nancy Marks, has already pleaded guilty to related conduct. Santos has refused to resign and denies the new charges.
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