BREAKING: GOP Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal criminal charges.
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Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos, the Republican lawmaker whose astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications stunned even hardened politicos, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New York’s eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.
The exact nature of the charges couldn’t immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos’ campaign finance filings and other claims.
The congressman’s attorney declined to comment. Spokespeople for the Brooklyn US Attorney’s Office, the Justice Department and the FBI declined to comment.
The freshman congressman, who was elected last year to represent a district that includes parts of Long Island and Queens, has been under investigation in multiple jurisdictions and by the House Ethics Committee.
Top Democrats, joined by some New York Republicans, have been calling on Santos to resign over allegations ranging from criminal behavior on the campaign trail to petty personal dishonesty stretching back more than a decade.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he will look at the charges before determining if he thinks Santos should be removed from Congress.
“I’ll look at the charges,” the California Republican told CNN on Tuesday.
During his brief time in office, Santos has been accused of breaking campaign finance laws, violating federal conflict of interest laws, stealing cash meant for an Iraq War veteran’s dying dog, masterminding a credit card fraud scheme and lying about where he went to school and worked.
Can remain in Congress
The charges do not, from a legal standpoint, affect Santos’ status as a member of Congress. Nothing in the Constitution’s requirements for congressional office bars individuals under criminal indictment or conviction from serving, except for the 14th Amendment prohibitions for certain treasonous conduct committed after a member has taken the oath of office.Under the formal rules for the US House of Representatives, according to a Congressional Research Service report, “an indicted Member may continue to participate in congressional proceedings and considerations.”
However, if a member is convicted of a crime that could result in a punishment of two or more years in prison, they are instructed under House rules not to participate in votes on the floor or in committee votes.
This story has been updated with additional details.
Spot on and sometimes the universe corrects itself
He is a perfect example of how this country is stupid and ignorant when it comes to politics.
It's more of an example of how people put intelligence aside to fight for their team. It's the reason I don't have one.
People are pissed about this abortion thing..you got people looking into the Surpreme Court justices as well now..I know folks been talking about Clarence Thomas but there have been inquiries into both Gorsuch and Chief Justice Roberts. Dont expect the republicans to take this lying down though.
Is that the spicy cac that lied about his credentials?
He up there stuttering like Megatranny X
This mofo is looking like a fool every day. Say what you want about Nancy Pelosi but she did keep her people (Dems) in line.
this is crazy as fuck...lets see which one of the MAGA'merikkka elite's will try to interfere... 
Fixed
Why even bother going into politics if you will forgo your conscience and integrity? but they claim to have our backs....fuck politics
The DOJ not no state court, but the DOJ file these charges against him and got him indicted. He has 1 foot out of the Congress already. Republicans know if they do a special election that seat will most likely flip to a democrat. The trial is going to be brutal for them. They might as well take this L
Under indictment means he's still innocent.
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