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politics1 year ago

"Expelled GOP Member George Santos Announces Independent Bid for Congress Return"

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos of New York, expelled from Congress and facing federal fraud charges, announced his decision to leave the Republican Party and run as an independent in a bid to return to Congress. Santos criticized the GOP's recent actions and is challenging Republican Rep. Nick LaLota in the GOP primary. He has pleaded not guilty to charges and a trial is tentatively scheduled for September. New York Republicans have criticized Santos, with one stating that his resignation from the party is good for commonsense conservatives.

via The Associated Press|
#congressional-expulsion#federal-fraud-charges#george-santos
politics2 years ago

"Rep. George Santos narrowly avoids expulsion from Congress in heated vote"

Rep. George Santos, a New York Republican who admitted to lying about his background and is facing federal fraud charges, survived a bipartisan effort to expel him from the House of Representatives. The expulsion resolution, led by his fellow New York Republicans, failed to reach the necessary two-thirds majority. Santos pleaded not guilty to the charges and argued for due process, while some Republicans expressed concerns about setting a dangerous precedent and wanted to wait for the House Ethics Committee's findings. The committee is expected to release its report by November 17.

via NBC News|
#expulsion#federal-fraud-charges#house-of-representatives
politics2 years ago

The Controversial Legacy of George Santos: Fraud, Accusations, and Political Trading.

Former Democratic state Senator Anna Kaplan launched her campaign to take back Rep. George Santos' congressional seat, highlighting her Jewish heritage and slamming his lies about having a Jewish background. Kaplan's biggest focus was on Santos' claim on his campaign website that his mother was Jewish and his grandparents escaped the Nazis during World War II. Santos was hit with numerous federal fraud charges, including embezzling $50,000 in campaign money for designer duds and personal expenses, cheating his way to COVID unemployment pay, and lying to Congress about his income.

via New York Post |
#anna-kaplan#federal-fraud-charges#george-santos
politics2 years ago

Omaha City Councilman faces legal troubles and temporary removal from VP position.

Omaha City Council member Vinny Palermo may have violated the terms of his 2019 probation and now faces the threat of more prison time. Palermo was arrested on nine federal fraud charges, and a new court filing alleges that he violated the mandatory condition of his probation by committing another federal, state, or local crime. The petition also alleges that Palermo traveled without permission from his probation officer or the court. The Omaha City Council voted unanimously to temporarily remove Palermo as vice president, and there is a petition to recall him.

via KETV Omaha|
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