{"id":2062847,"date":"2023-10-11T02:43:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:43:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-faces-10-new-charges-in-superseding-indictment\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T02:46:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T06:46:55","slug":"george-santos-faces-10-new-charges-in-superseding-indictment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-faces-10-new-charges-in-superseding-indictment\/","title":{"rendered":"George Santos indicted on 10 additional charges."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorge-santos-faces-10-new-charges-in-superseding-indictment%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2062847&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<p>Rep. \u2062George Santos (R-N.Y.) is now facing a total of 23 charges, including 10 new charges in a superseding indictment announced \u200bon Tuesday. This comes after\u2063 the initial 13 charges filed earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Department of Justice released a statement revealing that a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-man-charged-with-threatening-to-murder-2-us-congressmen\/\" title=\"Missouri Man Charged With Threatening to Murder 2 US Congressmen\">federal grand jury<\/a> in New York returned the superseding indictment. The 35-year-old congressman, serving \u200chis first term, is now confronted with a wide range \u2062of charges.<\/p>\n<p>The new charges consist\u2063 of conspiracy to\u200d commit offenses against the United States, wire fraud, making false statements to the\u2062 Federal Election Commission (FEC), falsification of records submitted to the FEC, aggravated identity theft, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-allows-former-intel-military-who-hacked-for-foreign-country-to-pay-to-escape-prosecution\/\" title=\"DOJ Allows Former Intel, Military Who Hacked For Foreign Country To Pay To Escape Prosecution\">access device fraud<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rep-santos-says-sen-menendez-innocent-until-proven-guilty-as-democrat-senator-faces-bribery-charges-5498121?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Rep. Santos says Sen. Menendez &#8216;Innocent Until Proven Guilty&#8217; As\u200b Democrat Senator Faces Bribery Charges<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>9\/25\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rep-santos-brands-speculation-over-potential-plea-deal-wildly-inaccurate-after-doj-asks-court-to-delay-hearing-5487007?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Rep. Santos Brands Speculation Over Potential \u2062Plea Deal &#8216;Wildly Inaccurate&#8217; After \u200dDOJ Asks Court to Delay Hearing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>9\/6\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mr. Santos \u2062pleaded not guilty in May after being indicted on\u2064 charges of wire\u2062 fraud, money laundering, theft of\u2064 public funds, and lying to Congress.<\/p>\n<p>The previous 13\u2064 charges included wire\u2063 fraud,\u2063 money laundering, theft \u200bof public funds, and making false statements to Congress.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the new charges, Mr. \u2062Santos claimed to have no knowledge of them, stating that he didn&#8217;t have access to his phone at the\u2064 time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no clue what you guys are talking about,\u201d Mr. Santos said, reported\u200d a CNN reporter.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with CBS, Mr. Santos denied the charges and vowed to fight them &#8220;until the bitter end.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Epoch Times reached out to Mr. Santos for further comment.<\/p>\n<h2>Charged for 2 Schemes<\/h2>\n<p>Prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York have newly accused Mr. Santos of filing fraudulent fundraising reports with the FEC\u200b to obtain financial support for his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest indictment,\u2063 during the 2022 \u200delections, Mr. Santos and his campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, allegedly orchestrated a scheme to deceive the FEC, the GOP committee,\u2064 and the public by inflating the campaign&#8217;s fundraising figures.<\/p>\n<p>They submitted fabricated FEC reports, falsely claiming significant contributions from 10 family members to create the\u2063 illusion of financial stability.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Santos is also accused of charging campaign contributors&#8217;\u2063 credit cards without permission and concealing the source of these funds through unauthorized transactions.<\/p>\n<p>One example cited in the indictment involves a \u2063contributor whose billing information was allegedly exploited by Mr. Santos to \u200bmake multiple unauthorized contributions to his campaign and affiliated political\u2062 committees.<\/p>\n<p>To mask the source of these contributions, Mr. \u2062Santos falsely identified the contributor as a relative. He continued to charge the contributor&#8217;s credit card without authorization, accumulating over $44,800 in charges, with a \u2063significant portion ending up in\u2064 his personal bank account.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Santos has faced calls\u200b to resign from both Republicans \u200dand Democrats due to false claims about his background and finances. Fellow House Republicans have expressed frustration with his continued presence in the\u2062 party amidst the pending criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p>In April, Mr.\u200d Santos announced his intention to seek reelection for his House \u200cseat on Long Island. He will \u2064face a challenger in former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi, a\u200c Democrat, who\u2063 launched his own\u2062 campaign for the same seat on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u2064 will Rep. Santos&#8217; ability to effectively serve the public\u2064 be affected by the escalation of charges against him<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cS maintained his innocence \u2063and said \u2063he believes the charges against him are politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>The new charges in the superseding indictment indicate a significant escalation in the legal troubles for Rep. Santos.\u200d Conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States \u2062is a serious charge, as \u2064it implies involvement in a plot to commit illegal \u200cacts or obstruct justice. Wire fraud, making false statements to the Federal Election Commission \u2063(FEC),\u2063 and falsification of \u200brecords submitted to the\u2064 FEC are all\u2062 offenses \u200dthat \u200bundermine the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the \u2063charges of aggravated identity \u2063theft and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-faces-10-new-charges-in-superseding-indictment\/\" title=\"George Santos indicted on 10 additional charges.\">access device fraud suggest potential involvement<\/a> in identity theft and the unauthorized use of personal information\u2064 for fraudulent purposes. These are serious crimes that can\u200d severely impact individuals&#8217; lives and\u200b financial\u2062 well-being.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200descalation of charges against \u200dRep. Santos raises questions about his ability to effectively serve the public while facing such \u200cserious allegations. It is essential to maintain trust and confidence in elected officials, and it is concerning that a sitting congressman is now confronted with such a\u200d wide range of charges.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is worth noting that Rep. Santos had previously\u200d pleaded not guilty to the initial charges filed against him\u2064 in May. His \u200cdenial of\u2062 knowledge about the new charges raises questions about\u2062 his awareness and involvement in the \u2062alleged criminal activities. The investigation and \u200blegal proceedings will determine the truth\u200c and hold the congressman accountable if he is \u200bfound guilty.<\/p>\n<p>Given the seriousness of the charges and\u2063 the potential consequences, it\u2063 is crucial for Rep. Santos to cooperate fully with the \u200congoing investigation and legal process. If found guilty, appropriate penalties and consequences should be imposed to \u200buphold the rule of law and deter \u2064similar misconduct in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This case also highlights the\u2064 importance of \u2064ethics and integrity in politics. Elected officials have a responsibility to uphold the\u2063 public \u200dtrust and serve the best interests\u200b of their constituents.\u200c Any allegations \u200cof wrongdoing\u2063 must be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action should\u200d be taken to ensure accountability and maintain the integrity \u2063of our democratic system.<\/p>\n<p>As this\u2063 legal saga continues\u2064 to unfold, it is crucial\u2062 to remember that everyone is\u2064 innocent until proven guilty. The justice system will determine Rep. Santos&#8217; guilt or innocence based on the evidence \u200cpresented,\u200c and it is essential \u2064to allow the legal process to run its course without jumping \u2064to conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Rep. Santos now faces a total of 23 charges, including 10 \u2064new charges in a superseding indictment. The nature of these charges \u200cis wide-ranging and serious, indicating\u200c potential involvement in various \u2062illegal activities.\u200c The\u2062 congressman has maintained his innocence, claiming\u200c no knowledge of the\u2063 new charges. As the investigation and legal proceedings continue, it is essential to\u2062 uphold the principles of justice, \u200dfairness, and integrity, allowing\u2063 the truth\u200d to prevail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) now faces 10 additional charges, bringing the total to 23. The superseding indictment was announced by the U.S. Department of Justice, with a federal grand jury in New York issuing the new charges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":618,"featured_media":2062848,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2062847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/618"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2062847"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2062847\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2062848"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2062847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2062847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2062847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}