https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics/george-santos-charged-justice-department/index.html
Santos is expected to appear as soon as Wednesday at federal court in New Yorks eastern district, where the charges have been filed under seal.
The exact nature of the charges couldnt immediately be learned but the FBI and the Justice Department public integrity prosecutors in New York and Washington have been examining allegations of false statements in Santos campaign finance filings and other claims.
Under the formal rules for the US House of Representatives, according to a Congressional Research Service report, an indicted Member may continue to participate in congressional proceedings and considerations.
However, if a member is convicted of a crime that could result in a punishment of two or more years in prison, they are instructed under House rules not to participate in votes on the floor or in committee votes.
McCarthy, when asked whether he would continue to stand by Santos, told CNN Tuesday his policy is that a member of Congress should resign after being found guilty of charges and referenced former GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned after being convicted of concealing information and making false statements to federal authorities in connection with a probe into illegal campaign contributions