Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft

The former Queens and Long Island congressman faces federal fraud charges in a case scheduled for trial next month.

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2 developments
  1. Aug 17, 2024Former NY Rep George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case Monday, per multiple reports
  2. Aug 19, 2024Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft

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Last development · Aug 19, 2024 — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft

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Dallas VoiceLeft· 770d ago

Santos pleads guilty

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 770d ago

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft

Latin TimesLean Left· 770d ago

Former U.S. Rep. Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft: 'I betrayed the trust of my constituents'

amNewYorkLean Left· 770d ago

Former Congressman George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

Washington BladeLean Left· 770d ago· ran in 2 outlets

George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

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Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 11 Raleigh, +6 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 770d ago

'Right thing to do': George Santos addresses pleading guilty to federal charges

Courthouse News ServiceCenter· 770d ago· ran in 2 outlets

George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft

NewsweekCenter· 770d ago

George Santos avoided much bigger problem by pleading guilty

Ran by 7 outlets· NBC Chicago, NBC 6 South Florida, +5 more
NBC ChicagoLean Left· 770d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC New YorkLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 771d ago

Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case

Arkansas Democrat-GazetteCenter· 770d ago

Ex-lawmaker Santos pleads guilty

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Ran by 13 outlets across the spectrum· InForum, The Bemidji Pioneer, +10 more
InForumLean Right· 770d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

The Bemidji PioneerLean Right· 770d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

The Dickinson PressLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Alexandria Echo PressLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

DglobeLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Park Rapids EnterpriseLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Detroit Lakes TribuneLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

The Jamestown SunLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Grand Forks HeraldLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

West Central TribuneLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Brainerd DispatchLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

Mitchell Daily RepublicLean Right· 771d ago

Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· 770d ago

Former congressman Santos pleads guilty;,faces at least 2 years in prison

Blaze MediaRight· 770d ago

George Santos pleads guilty to 23 felony charges, faces up to 7 years in prison: 'I'm taking responsibility'

Washington TimesLean Right· 771d ago· ran in 2 outlets

George Santos due in court, expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says

Washington TimesLean Right· 771d ago

Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case

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The GuardianLean Left· 771d ago

George Santos pleads guilty to multiple federal fraud counts

DeadlineLean Left· 771d ago

Disgraced Ex-Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty To Fraud & Other Federal Charges; Lawsuit Vs. Jimmy Kimmel Dismissed

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