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Disgraced GOP Rep.-elect George Santos Travels to Washington, D.C., for Congressional Swearing-In

HeadlineJan 03, 2023

Among the new congressmembers to be sworn in today is Republican George Santos of New York, who’s facing mounting outrage and several investigations after he admitted he lied about his work, education and family history on his résumé and campaign platform. Federal and state investigations were launched against Santos. Meanwhile, Brazilian authorities also announced this week they’re planning to revive fraud charges against Santos stemming from a 2008 incident in which Santos reportedly used a stolen checkbook and a false name to make a $700 purchase in Rio de Janeiro. The criminal charges were approved by a Brazilian judge in 2011, but by then Santos was already living in New York. Santos reportedly confessed to the fraud while still in Brazil but has recently denied having committed any crimes.

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