Long Island Congressman George Santos charged by U.S. Justice Department, sources say

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Long Island Congressman George Santos has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice, sources say.

Santos was charged by federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York Tuesday evening, according to sources familiar with the matter, ABC News reported.These charges come just a month after the embattled congressman announced heNassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan condemned Santos for having the nerve to run again in light of misleading voters the first time.

"To think that one human being would have the audacity to vote for you after what you did to our constituents, then you're either insane, incompetent or a little bit of both," Lafazan said. Santos has admitted to multiple fabrications and embellishments about his professional and personal life.The saga of Rep. George Santos: Inside his many fabrications, exaggerations, and embellishmentsThe congressman's constituents have also expressed outrage at the lies Santos fabricated while campaigning and have held protests outside of his Long Island office.

The freshman lawmaker is facing several investigations including a House Ethics Committee probe over lies told on the campaign trail.

 

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