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Rep. George Santos Pleads Not Guilty to New Fraud Charges, Trial Set for September 2024

Amid calls for expulsion from five New York Republican colleagues, Santos denies multiple fraud charges including making unauthorized charges on campaign donors' credit cards, and is set to run for re-election in 2024 while awaiting trial.

Overview

  • Rep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to revised charges of fraud, including unauthorized usage of campaign donors' credit cards for personal expenses and lying to Congress about his wealth.
  • The court has set a tentative trial date for Santos on Sept. 9, 2024; Santos will run for re-election in 2024 whilst awaiting trial.
  • Five New York Republicans, led by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, are spearheading efforts to expel Santos from Congress, asserting he is unfit to serve his constituents.
  • Nancy Marks, Santos's former campaign treasurer, has implicated Santos in a fraud conspiracy that tricked Republican party officials into supporting his 2022 run for office through deceptive Federal Election Committee filings. Marks has since pleaded guilty to these charges.
  • Despite the charges and initiatives for expulsion, Santos has not resigned from his current position and maintains his plan to run for re-election.