Congressman George Santos Accused of Widespread Fraud and Corruption in 13-Count Indictment
- U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges including fraud, theft, and lying to Congress.
- Prosecutors claim to have gathered over 80,000 pages of evidence against Santos.
- Santos is accused of embezzling campaign funds, lying on financial disclosures, fraudulently collecting unemployment benefits, and working for a Ponzi scheme firm.
- Santos faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted on charges including wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
- Santos has vowed to remain in Congress and seek reelection despite calls from Republican leaders to resign.