Rep. George Santos may be working on plea deal in fraud case
The Department of Justice requested that Santos' criminal hearing scheduled for Thursday be pushed back to October.
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The Department of Justice requested that Santos' criminal hearing scheduled for Thursday be pushed back to October.
Embattled congressman George Santos could be working on a plea deal with federal prosecutors in their fraud case against him.
Prosecutors said Sam Miele impersonated a high-ranking aide to a House member with leadership responsibilities.
Santos was not charged in the indictment.
A former political fundraiser for Congressman George Santos is charged with wire fraud and identity theft.
An effort by House Democrats to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress failed earlier this year.
Opponents worry a trial may not even happen before the next election.
Rep. George Santos was back in a federal courtroom on Long Island. His defense attorney asked for time to review tens of thousands of pages of documents. The government says the evidence proves its fraud and embezzlement case against him. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff was in the courtroom. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46mMHA2
The Long Island Republican walked into court to face charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign, and collected fraudulent unemployment benefits.
Rep. George Santos' father Gercino dos Santos and aunt Elma Preven signed on as suretors guaranteeing the $500,000 unsecured bond.
Unsealed court documents revealed two of George Santos' relatives promised they would make sure he shows up in court.
Rep George Santos' father and aunt were the ones who posted his $500,000 bond after he was indicted on federal charges last month, according to court documents, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
In May, he surrendered to federal authorities and plead not guilty to 13 criminal counts, including fraud. Santos was released on $500,000 bond. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Santos' lawyers had argued the people who helped him post bond would likely have to withdraw from serving as his bond supporters if their names were released.
A judge granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos time to appeal.
A judge in New York had granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos until Friday to appeal.
The embattled Republican says he'd rather go to jail than reveal who helped him out. CBS2's Kristine Johnson reports.
The communications director for the embattled GOP congressman said he "never took one point of professional advice."
House Republicans moved to refer a resolution to expel the indicted Republican to the House Ethics Committee in a 221 to 204 vote.
House Republicans have blocked a Democratic resolution that would have forced a vote on whether to expel New York Congressman George Santos.
In Washington, the House is expected to take up a motion to expel embattled Congressman George Santos, but it's unlikely that a vote will take place. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A resolution would expel the Long Island congressman from the House.
"It's very clear that he's a liar, he's a fraud," Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia said of Rep. George Santos, who was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges last week.
House Democrat Robert Garcia has introduced a motion to expel embattled GOP Congressman George Santos.
