George Santos' Ex-Campaign Treasurer Pleads Guilty, Impacting His Criminal Defense

Nancy Marks, the ex-campaign treasurer for Republican Rep. George Santos, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, including wire fraud, falsifying records, and identity theft. Marks admitted to inflating Santos' campaign fundraising totals by adding nonexistent donations and falsely attesting that Santos had made a $500,000 loan to his campaign. Legal experts believe that Marks' guilty plea strengthens the federal fraud case against Santos, and it may indicate that additional charges could be brought against him. Santos, who is facing federal charges and a pending investigation by the House Ethics Committee, may face increased pressure to resign his seat.