George Santos expected to plead guilty in fraud case
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
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Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Former Congressman George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday in federal court to some of the 23 counts against him.
The disgraced former U.S. representative is due in court on Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The group behind Santos being expelled from the House says it in no way wants Santos to get a plea deal, something that could result in a less harsh sentence, an attorney says. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The disgraced former New York congressman faces 23 federal charges, including wire fraud, theft of public funds, money laundering and aggravated identity theft. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Disgraced former congressman George Santos is days away from facing a judge in his federal fraud case, and according to a source, Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts of his indictment. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with constituents from his former district.
George Santos is expected to plead guilty to charges stemming from allegations of fraud, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News New York. Reporter Alecia Reid has the details.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has been covering the scandal-plagued former congressman from the start and was in court Tuesday for his final appearance before jury selection on Sept. 9.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has been covering the rise and fall of Santos from the beginning and has Tuesday's developments.
The former congressman is expected to appear for a pre-trial hearing in Central Islip.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Disgraced former congressman George Santos says he will not run again, at least for now. He announced on social media he's withdrawing as an Independent candidate in New York's First Congressional District.
Disgraced former congressman George Santos is leaving the Republican Party.
Santos announced he will challenge LaLota in the Republican primary for New York's First Congressional District.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos made a surprise appearance at Thursday night's State of the Union, followed by a surprise announcement that he wants to work in Washington again. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Santos said he plans to challenge Congressman Nick LaLota in New York's First Congressional District.
Expelled congressman George Santos announced on social media Thursday he's returning to politics to run for a different seat in Congress.
Democrat Tom Suozzi's victory in the special election to replace George Santos narrowed an already razor-thin majority for House Republicans, and his strategy could become a blueprint for Democrats in November. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49ftrWb
Voters have decided in the special election in New York's Third Congressional District. Democrat Tom Suozzi is going back to Congress after defeating Republican Mazi Pilip for the seat once held by George Santos. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49ftrWb
The special election to fill the remainder of former Rep. George Santos' term was being seen as a bellwether for both parties in November.
The candidates were vying for the House seat left vacant by expelled Congressman George Santos. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the race and its results.
CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer puts the contest in perspective as Republican's hold a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives.
Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip, who conceded Tuesday, to retake a seat he previously held for three terms.
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