Citing his 'stunning' lies, Nassau County, New York District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly says her office will investigate Republican congressman-elect George Santos.
A Long Island prosecutor on Wednesday launched an investigation into George Santos after the Republican congressman-electto telling a litany of campaign trail lies about his religious background, education, and employment history.
"The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-Elect Santos are nothing short of stunning," Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, a Republican,"The residents of Nassau County and other parts of the 3rd District must have an honest and accountable representative in Congress," she added."No one is above the law and if a crime was committed in this county, we will prosecute it.
Santos, 34, is scheduled to be sworn in next week when the House reconvenes—and Republicans take control—after holiday recess. Thehe could face investigations by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department.
in response to the new probe that"Santos will be gone by the end of his term or well before then. He should RESIGN." ;“The background noise surrounding George Santos must not distract from the central issue. \n\nThe $700,000 dollar question: Where did all the money come from?;”
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