A former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
was indicted Wednesday on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican's campaign.
The indictment did not name the person who was impersonated, but the details of the charges match with multiple news reports identifying the aide as Dan Meyer, now retired as the longtime chief of staff to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who at the time was minority leader. Meyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Santos' office did not respond to a request for comment.Congressional campaign records show George Santos raised a relatively paltry $138,000 during the last three months for a reelection bid that is expected to be one of the country's most-watched and hotly contested races in 2024.
In a letter sent to Santos last September, Miele admitted to "faking my identity to a big donor," according to the indictment. He went on to describe himself as "high risk, high reward in everything I do."A McCarthy spokesman confirmed they were first made aware of the impersonation in August 2021.He has pleaded not guilty and insisted he has no plans to resign from Congress.of calling for Santos to be expelled.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theftA former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theftProsecutors said Sam Miele impersonated a high-ranking aide to a House member with leadership responsibilities, using a fake name and email address to trick at least a dozen prospective donors.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theftA former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theftA former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
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A former fundraiser for Rep. George Santos has been charged with wire fraud and identity theftA former fundraiser for U.S. Rep. George Santos has been indicted on federal charges that he impersonated a high-ranking congressional aide while soliciting contributions for the New York Republican’s campaign.
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