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

Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh, on the newest of 2 developments

Former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., on Monday pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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  1. Former NY Rep George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case Monday, per multiple reports

    Headline from Gothamist ·

  2. Newest

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

    Headline from ABC 11 Raleigh ·

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  1. Gothamist

    Former NY Rep George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case Monday, per multiple reports (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

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

  2. Breitbart News

    Report: Former Rep. George Santos to Plead Guilty to Fraud Charges on Monday (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former New York Republican Rep. George Santos will plead guilty to multiple charges in the ongoing fraud case against him, sources said.

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Former NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led...

  4. Deadline

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

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    Deadline's feed description

    Former GOP Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges and faces a minimum of two years in prison. A sentencing hearing is set for February.

  5. WMUR

    Ex-Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with his federal fraud case.

  6. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Former U.S. Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    “I betrayed the trust of my constituents and supporters. I deeply regret my conduct,” the New York Republican said as he entered the plea in a Long Island courtroom.

  7. CNN

    George Santos to plead guilty to federal charges Monday, sources say (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Former Republican Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to federal charges relating to fraudulent activity in his 2022 House campaign, according to sources familiar with the deal, just weeks before his federal trial is set to begin.

  8. ABC 7 Chicago

    Former US Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case.

  9. Anchorage Daily News

    Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Santos was expelled from Congress after an ethics investigation found what it called “overwhelming evidence” that Santos had broken the law and exploited his public position for his own profit.

  10. West Central Tribune

    Expelled former congressman Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges (opens West Central Tribune)

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    West Central Tribune's feed description

    Republican George Santos, who was ousted from the U.S. House of Representatives in December, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft

  11. Washington Times

    George Santos due in court, expected to plead guilty in fraud case, AP source says (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is due in court Monday afternoon, where a person familiar with the matter has said the New York Republican is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case.

  12. CBS News

    George Santos reaches plea deal, pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Former congressman George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and indicted on 23 federal charges, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

  13. The Daily Caller

    George Santos Pleads Guilty In Federal Corruption Case (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former Republican Rep. Santos pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges on Monday following his expulsion from the House of Representatives in December.

  14. WHEC Rochester

    George Santos pleads guilty, acknowledging lies and blaming ambition for conning his way to Congress (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in his federal fraud case. The New York Republican entered the plea Monday in a courtroom in Long Island. His trial had been set to start in early September.

  15. Omaha World-Herald

    Former US Rep George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in federal case (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    George Santos was indicted on felony charges that he stole from political donors, lied to Congress about his wealth and collected unemployment benefits while actually working.

  16. Insider

    George Santos pleads guilty, avoiding a looming criminal trial (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Serial liar and former US Congressman George Santos pleaded guilty in his criminal case, averting a looming trial.

  17. Talking Points Memo

    George Santos Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    The personal story George Santos told en route to winning a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was filled with incredible — and incredibly false…

  18. The New Republic

    Scam Artist George Santos Finally Confesses (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The former New York representative has finally said something honest—and pleaded guilty.

  19. Washington Times

    Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud and identity theft in his federal case (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty Monday to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with the federal fraud case that led to his expulsion from Congress.

  20. Breitbart News

    Former Rep. George Santos Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Identity Theft (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Former New York Republican Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft on Monday.

  21. Fox News

    Former Rep. George Santos pleads guilty in federal wire fraud, ID theft case (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Embattled former New York Rep. George Santos, a Republican, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, just weeks before the federal case was set for trial.

  22. KOB 4

    Former U.S. Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft (opens KOB 4)

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

  23. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Former New York Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Former Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress after questions were raised about the New York Republican’s resume and his use of campaign funds.

  24. New York Post

    Lyin’ ex-NY Rep. George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges in federal fraud case, avoiding trial (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos had pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a sprawling fraud case just three weeks before he was set to face trial.

  25. Rolling Stone

    George Santos Is Pleading Guilty in Fraud Case (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    George Santos, the serial liar and former Republican House member, is expected to plead guilty in his federal fraud case.

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