Rep. George Santos returns to D.C. after refusing to resign
Rep. George Santos was back in D.C. on Wednesday after refusing to resign amid federal charges. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on what's next for the embattled congressman.
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Rep. George Santos was back in D.C. on Wednesday after refusing to resign amid federal charges. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has more on what's next for the embattled congressman.
Rep. George Santos called CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer just hours after pleading not guilty to 13 federal charges Wednesday.
By the time court adjourned for the day, hundreds had gathered -- a few supporters and many detractors.
A defiant Rep. George Santos vowed to beat federal fraud charges Wednesday. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has reaction from constituents and fellow politicians.
Rep. George Santos told reporters he successfully slipped by a stakeout at FBI headquarters and drove right past the media when he turned himself in to face federal charges early Wednesday morning. By the time court adjourned for the day, hundreds had gathered -- a few supporters, many detractors and reporters covering it all. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Congressman George Santos says he's headed back to Washington after being indicted on federal charges Wednesday. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff was inside the courtroom when Santos was arraigned.
Santos is accused of fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and false statements.
Santos held an impromptu news conference after pleading not guilty to a 13-count indictment in federal court. He decried the case against him as a "witch hunt."
Sample, a constitutional law professor at Hofstra University, offered his analysis on the charges made against Santos.
CBS2's Dana Tyler, Marcia Kramer and Carolyn Gusoff break down the charges against Santos and what happened in the courtroom.
Santos surrendered to authorities Wednesday morning in Central Islip, N.Y. He's being released on $500,000 bond.
The embattled congressman was charged with fraud and money laundering, among other charges. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest from the courthouse in Central Islip.
He turned himself in around 9 a.m. Wednesday at federal court in Central Islip. CBS2's Christina Fan has the very latest.
Sources tell CBS News Santos is expected in court Wednesday.
He could appear in front of a judge as soon as today. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest from Central Islip.
Long Island Congressman George Santos, whose lies have drawn intense scrutiny, is facing federal charges, and sources say he is expected in court Wednesday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has more on what this means for his seat and his district.
Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Republican Congressman George Santos.
The congressman says he plans to use his notoriety to achieve results in Washington, and ultimately win reelection.
Appearing on "The Point" with Marcia Kramer, Santos was asked about good and bad moments since taking office four months ago.
Santos, appearing Sunday on "The Point with Marcia Kramer," was asked about good moments and bad moments since he took office four months ago.
"What Alvin Bragg did was a political stunt," Santos said.
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