insert_link World Former US lawmaker George Santos pleads guilty to corruption charges 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. todayAugust 20, 2024 34
insert_link World New York Republicans choose candidate to replace George Santos In New York, Republicans have selected a candidate to succeed George Santos, the embroiled former United States Representative facing numerous criminal charges, including wire fraud and identity theft, despite maintaining his plea of not guilty. Santos was recently ousted from Congress earlier this month. Reporting from New York, Sally Patterson provides updates on this development. todayDecember 18, 2023 13