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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023 6:06 pm EDT
Key Points
- Guilty Plea in Fundraising Case: Samuel Miele, a former campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos of New York, has pleaded guilty in a federal criminal case just three months after being indicted. The charges are related to impersonating a top aide to ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while seeking donations for Santos.
- Legal Troubles for Rep. Santos: Rep. George Santos is facing legal challenges, including fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements. The charges were added last month, accusing Santos of stealing identities, making unauthorized charges on donor credit cards, and inflating campaign receipts with fabricated or stolen contributions.
- Congressman’s Scrutiny and Legal Defense: Rep. Santos, representing parts of Queens and Nassau County, Long Island, faced scrutiny in 2022 for fabricating details about his family background, education, and professional resume. Despite the legal challenges and calls for resignation, Santos has pleaded not guilty and refused to step down from his position in Congress.
Samuel Miele, a former campaign fundraiser for Rep. George Santos of New York, has pleaded guilty in a federal criminal case related to charges of impersonating a top aide to ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while seeking donations for Santos. This guilty plea follows the indictment of Miele three months ago in Long Island federal court. Santos, who himself faces charges including fraud, money laundering, and making false statements, came under scrutiny in 2022 for fabricating details about his family background, education, and professional resume. The guilty plea by Miele adds to the legal challenges facing Santos, who has pleaded not guilty and refused calls for resignation.
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