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George Santos' Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel Dismissed

Federal judge rules Kimmel's use of Cameo videos as 'fair use' for political commentary, as Santos pleads guilty to federal crimes.

  • Santos sued Kimmel for using his Cameo videos in a segment called 'Will Santos Say It?'
  • Judge Denise Cote found the videos were protected under 'fair use' for political commentary.
  • Santos was expelled from Congress in December 2023 and joined Cameo to earn money.
  • Kimmel's team used fake accounts to commission videos from Santos, which were later aired on TV.
  • Santos also pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft, with sentencing set for February 7.
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