US Rep. George Santos Indicted on Federal Charges

Republican Congressman George Santos, who has been under investigation for his campaign and personal finances, has been charged by federal prosecutors in New York. The specific charges are not yet clear, but Santos has been accused of lying about his biography, education, and work history to voters. He has also been investigated for possible misconduct, including an unregistered fund that purported to be raising huge amounts for his campaign, hundreds of thousands of dollars in unexplained spending, and a strange string of payments for $199.99. Santos has denied any criminal wrongdoing and has maintained his innocence regarding questions about his campaign finances. He has also faced separate charges in Brazil on an allegation of check fraud.