Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charge

U.S. Rep. George Santos, who faced outrage and mockery over a litany of fabrications about his heritage, education and professional pedigree, has been charged with federal criminal offenses, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.

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Talking Points MemoLeft· May 10, 2023

George Santos Hit With Charges In Federal Probe: Reports

PoliticusUSALeft· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos Is Going Down As DOJ Files Federal Criminal Charges

Slate MagazineLeft· May 10, 2023

The Mystery at the Heart of George Santos’ Rise

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· May 10, 2023· ran in 9 outlets

AP sources: U.S. Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

NPRLean Left· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos faces federal criminal charge

Center

21 sources
UPICenter· May 10, 2023

Federal prosecutors reportedly charging Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y.

Ran by 2 outlets· Local News 8, KTVZ Bend
Local News 8Center· May 10, 2023

First on CNN: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

KTVZ BendCenter· May 10, 2023

First on CNN: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe

Ran by 9 outlets across the spectrum· Post Star, WHDH Boston, +2 more
Post StarCenter· May 10, 2023

AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

WHDH BostonLean Left· May 10, 2023

AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

KOB 4Center· May 9, 2023

AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

WDIO DuluthCenter· May 9, 2023

AP sources: US Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC New York, +5 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC New YorkLean Left· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos Charged by Justice Department on Federal Offenses: Sources

Ran by 7 outlets· 6ABC Philadelphia, ABC 11 Raleigh, +5 more
6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· May 10, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· May 10, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· May 10, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· May 10, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· May 9, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· May 9, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· May 9, 2023

New York Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

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AL.comLean Right· May 10, 2023

George Santos: Federal criminal charges are ‘news to me’

FortuneLean Right· May 10, 2023

Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges after facing mockery and anger over his serial lying

TribliveLean Right· May 10, 2023· ran in 2 outlets

U.S. Rep. George Santos facing federal charges

Hot AirRight· May 10, 2023

Federal charges have been filed against Rep. George Santos

Washington TimesLean Right· May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos facing federal charges, sources say

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International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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3 articles
PeopleLeft· May 10, 2023

George Santos Is Facing Criminal Charges in Federal Investigation, Expected in Court on Wednesday

The Times of IsraelLean Left· May 10, 2023

NY congressman Santos indicted on federal charges after lying about past

The GuardianLean Left· May 9, 2023

New York congressman George Santos charged by federal prosecutors

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