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Former US lawmaker George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges

today20 August, 2024

Background

Former US Representative George Santos pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges on Monday. The disgraced New York lawmaker appeared in a Long Island court where he admitted wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. In a statement, prosecutors said his “flagrant and disgraceful conduct has been exposed and will be punished”. Santos could now face time behind bars. Here’s our Sally Patterson with more.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen